Cincy Magazine February/March 2018

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Contents

The Magazine for Business Professionals

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Who are the most powerful people in the Tristate in 2018?

BY THE EDITORS

Letter 4 Editor’s

BY CORINNE MINARD 5 Contributors 6 Web Exclusives Cincy 7 Inside Loveland recovers after its 2017 fire, training with a Flying Pig winner and more.

10 Scene CINCY LIVE

the Winter Blues 20 Beating We’ve planned out your next

eight weeks to keep you out and about this season, plus calendar listings. BY CORINNE MINARD

French Way 30 The Sartre OTR takes inspiration from France and French cuisine to create its menu. BY WILL JONES

Traveler 31 Midwestern Lake Cumberland and

Georgetown, Ky., are ideal weekend getaways. BY CORINNE MINARD

CINCY COMMUNIT Y

on Leadership 36 Reflections The recently renovated Dixie Terminal connected suburban Northern Kentucky to the city. BY DAN HURLEY

38 New tax abatements are causing Another View

more established residents to pick up more of the city’s tab. BY DON MOONEY

39 BY ARCHBISHOP DENNIS Guest Column M. SCHNURR

40 Christian Village Communities Leading the Way

continues to stand out in both Mason and Mt. Healthy.

BY MADISON RODGERS

Casualties 43 Chemical The impact of Agent Orange

continues 50 years later, even in the Tristate. BY PETER BRONSON

POWER 100

Mike 44 Misunderstood The Bengals’ much-maligned

owner shares fan’s frustration but isn’t changing his stripes.

BY PETER BRONSON

War on Poverty 47 Cincinnati’s No easy solutions as city leaders seek to improve the lot of working poor. BY MIKE BOYER

100 50 Power Who are the most powerful

in Business 78 Best Calendar & Directory

LIVE WELL CINCY

War Against Addiction 82 The Doctors and other health professionals are working to treat addicted patients.

BY DEBORAH RUTLEDGE

Management Guide 88 Wealth 2018 Just like a budget a financial plan works best when it’s written down. BY ERIC SPANGLER

Summit Re-Cap 97 Healthcare Providers, payers and patients battle rising costs.

BY MIKE BOYER

people in the Tristate in 2018? BY THE EDITORS

CINCY BUSINESS

Little Eyesore That Could 100 58 The We go behind the scenes with the

CINCY HOME

company that transformed the Kenwood Collection from a shell to a success. BY LIZ ENGEL

Leading Lawyers 61 Cincy Our 14th annual list of the best

lawyers in the Tristate, as voted by their peers. BY THE EDITORS

About the Party 73 All The Newport Syndicate has

everything couples need for their ideal wedding.

BY MADISON RODGERS

74 Businesses, large and small, may The Right Coverage

need more insurance to be fully protected.

BY BILL FERGUSON JR.

the Link Between 76 Fueling Transportation and Jobs The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber is working to move the transportation needle.

BY GREG SHARPLESS

The Downtown Shift

Millennials and Baby Boomers alike are moving into the city.

BY CORINNE MINARD

Changing Market 102 ACindy Cahill of Realty Executives says younger people are starting to buy in Northern Kentucky.

BY CORINNE MINARD

104 Love Cincy

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a good one. I can’t wait to see what new things our region’s Power 100 bring to the region in the coming year.

Sales and Operations Manager Anthony Rhoades Custom Sales Manager Brad Hoicowitz Advertising Director Abbey Cummins Account Executive Tiffany Lacock Inside Sales Ian Altenau Advertising Administrator Laura Federle Audience Development Coordinator Alexandra Stacey Events Director Hannah Jones Production Manager Keith Ohmer Work-study Students Mykala Mahone, Cornell White

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s 2017 was coming to end, it felt like the entire Tristate was holding its breath. What was happening with Marvin Lewis? What was happening with FC Cincinnati’s Major League Soccer bid?

These questions dominated conversations over the holidays and continued to do so as we headed into the New Year.

While these questions were certainly fun to speculate on, they proved problematic for this issue. Both FC Cincinnati and the Bengals are intimately tied to whom we view as the powerful in the city. Whatever happened with either team seemed like it would directly impact the list.

W hen we went to press, we had an answer to the Bengals question, but FC Cincinnati was up in the air. According to some reports it could be some time until we get know what’s happening with our soccer team.

Yes, the future of FC Cincinnati was uncertain at press, but the movers and shakers who’ve made the soccer team into a major talking point in town aren’t going to disappear if the team doesn’t move up to MLS. Many of these power players were already influential in town—they leveraged this influence to make FC Cincinnati into something.

The coming year is unclear, but I think that, thanks to the passion of the people who make up our Power 100 list, it will be

Editor & Publisher Eric Harmon

Contributors

Marc Emral is a writer and editor with more than 30 years of experience for various publications. He lives in Batesville, Ind.

Liz Engel is a business writer, runner and onceupon-a-time volleyballer who found her way back to the Queen City following stints in North Carolina and Tennessee.

She’s spent more than a decade covering topics like health care, transit and entrepreneurship.

Bill Ferguson Jr. is a writer/editor/ communications consultant who has spent 40-plus years as an editor and reporter for six newspapers, beginning at age 14 as a sports reporter for his hometown daily.

Laura Geraci has been a freelance writer and editor in the Cincinnati area for the past three years. She also works as a marketing and communication coordinator in Loveland.

Dan Hurley is a local historian and the president of Applied History Associates, which works with museums and historical societies throughout the Eastern U.S.

A marketing communications professional born and bred in Cincinnati, Will Jones enjoys telling the stories behind brands and making them appeal to any and everyone.

Don Mooney is a Cincinnati attorney, a past member of the Cincinnati Planning Commission and active in local politics.

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Cincy Magazine contributing editor Peter Bronson is an author, editor, publisher and owner of Chilidog Press LLC. He is a former reporter, columnist and editor at The Cincinnati Enquirer, The Tucson Citizen and other newspapers in Arizona and Michigan.

Deborah Rutledge is a freelance feature writer, originally from Northern Ohio, who has lived and worked in Cincinnati for nearly 20 years.

Gregory Sharpless is an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in publications serving industries ranging from cryptocurrency and the graphic arts to automotive and outdoor advertising.Â

Photojournalist David Sorcher has been documenting the people, places and events of Cincinnati life for the past 20 years. His work has appeared in newspapers and magazines across that country as well as abroad. w w w.

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Web Exclusives 1 A Better Way to Donate: Various online resources are available to find reputable charities

by Eric Spangler 2 Keeping the Promise: One year after the levy was approved, Preschool Promise is working rapidly to expand access to quality preschool

by Mike Boyer

3 All Aboard the Cincy Brew Bus!

By Mike Boyer

Best Doctors PETER BRONSON ON JOE DETERS

4 WinterFest Returns: Kings Island’s iconic holiday event is ready to win over both new and old fans

by David Lyman 5 Growing and Learning: Mercy Montessori is home to Cincinnati’s only farmto-table and microeconomy learning program

by Jessica Baltzersen

UC’S RELUCTANT WALTZ WITH A WHITE SUPREMACIST

Looking to get healthy in 2018?

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Top Dentists

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PRESCHOOL PROMISE 1 YEAR LATER

DIALOGUE Liz Engel @_LizEngel Learned a lot about Chef Jose Salazar in this short Live Well piece for @CincyMagazine.

Like...he tends a garden and sometimes forages for sumac #livewell#eatlikeachef #mitas @SalazarOTR United Way Cincy @UnitedWayGC Excellent write-up by @CincyMagazine -Keeping the Promise -- about the great work @CincyPromise is doing to rapidly expand access to quality preschool in Cincinnati.

More than 1,000 students have received tuition assistance!

VIDEO Not able to attend our recent Best of the North or Best of the West events? Visit YouTube.com/CincyCompany to watch these video recaps of these events and more.

When inheriting an IRA, there’s a lot to consider. Bill Hesch, Esq., CPA, PFS, goes over the options for spouses and non-spouses in his latest blog posts at CincyMagazine.com/LiveWell. Follow the blog for more tips on how to have a well-balanced life.

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Preschool Promise @CincyPromise “Keeping the Promise: One year after the levy was approved, #PreschoolPromise is working rapidly to expand access to quality preschool” via @CincyMagazine #earlyed #preschool Logan Shannon @TheLoganShannon The December issue of @CincyMagazine has arrived! Check out my interview with Marc Emral on page 10.

Kings Island Central @KICentral @KICentral was inteviewed by @CincyMagazine about #KIWinterfest coming back. Read more about it on #KICentral with a link to the full article.

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From the Ashes HISTORIC DOWNTOWN LOVELAND REBUILDS AFTER 2017 FIRE

By Laura Geraci

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hen the weather is nice, it is guaranteed that historic downtown Loveland will be filled with locals and visitors roaming the quaint area. Loveland is known for its charming and distinctive restaurants, shops, bike trail and Nisbet Park.

The area was shook May 28, 2017 when a massive fire started in the middle of the night on West Loveland Avenue. No lives were lost in the fire but there was extensive damage to three historic buildings.

Local favorite Tano Bistro and Catering was taken by flames along with a Comey and Shepard Realtor and fashion boutique, Cincy Fashion Wheels. Five apartments on the upper floors of the buildings were also demolished by the blaze.

“It is not surprising that we all stopped what we were doing and tried to figure out what we could do to help,” says Scott Gordon, owner of downtown Loveland restaurant, The Works. “The owners of Cincy Fashion Wheels, Deb Walker and Janel Thompson, are amazing. They had just lost their business to the fire but organized the efforts to take care of the residents who lost their apartments to help them with clothes, furniture, transportation and new places to live.”

The community was insistent that the three damaged buildings be restored and advocated to save the historic structures.

After inspection, it was determined that the buildings were salvageable.

“There are several different owners of the buildings that were burned. They all agreed that they wanted to save the charm of the buildings,” say Gordon. “I am very happy that they are able to rebuild with the same quaint look.”

Historic downtown Loveland is now in the rebuilding process with big plans for the area. Tano’s Bistro and Catering plans to return even better than before with a rooftop bar including seating for up to 50 guests. Tano’s is tentatively set to reopen in the spring of 2018.

Next door to Tano’s, there are plans for a two-story bar that will also feature a rooftop patio. Additional rebuilding plans include bed and breakfast suites, a coffee shop and bakery.

The new additions will be neighbors to new and old businesses that all contribute to the small-town charm of historic downtown Loveland.

Among local favorites is the Works, a brick-oven restaurant that opened in 2002 after the renovation of a 1902 landmark that was originally a water filling station and a firehouse. The brick-oven pizza restaurant offers guests the unique option of dining in a train-car located on the property.

Locals and guests alike also enjoy visiting Paxton’s Grille. Paxton’s is housed in one of the oldest buildings in downtown Loveland serving patrons American-style food and features street-side patio seating.

Downtown Loveland The area has not missed the craft beer fad either. Narrow Path Brewing Company opened its doors in March of 2017 and intends to help downtown Loveland continue to be a unique destination by making and offering craft beer with local flavor. The draft list ranges from light and crisp to heavy and full-bodied brews along with various experimental taps.

Next to Narrow Path Brewing Company guests will find another new establishment, Fresh Press Juicery and Coffee. The juicery opened in August of 2017 and operates out of a 147-year-old historical building offering patrons fresh, cold-pressed juice and a coffee bar. n

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Six Questions with Kerry Lee WINNER OF THE WOMEN’S DIVISION IN THE 2017 FLYING PIG MARATHON

By Marc Emral

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erry Lee finished in the top three of the Flying Pig marathon six times before winning the women’s division last year with a PR (personal record) time of 2:53:47. The 43-year-old Hyde Park resident and Anderson High School teacher (math) and coach (track and cross country, of course) grew up in Oregon and attended Miami University, where she met her husband Dan. Lee has run 26 marathons, and plans on running this year’s Flying Pig, the 20th year of the race, on May 6. We spoke with her about why she loves running and how’s she’s preparing herself for this year’s race.

HOW DID YOU START RUNNING? My dad. He’s a runner and he ran marathons when I was young. Most ever y memory I have of him has running to do with it. I knew I wanted to run in some aspect, and coaching seemed natural, too, so I fell upon that, and honestly it’s been the best part about it. Coaching is more rewarding than running for myself. You just spread your passion, especially to kids who are just starting to build their own.

BESIDES BEING FIT, WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE TO GET YOU THROUGH THE PIG? You have to have a realistic goal with a plan. And you have to be flexible. There are going to be things that happen. You have to be OK with having a plan but then 8

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knowing when you have to take a rest or a break and adjust your plan.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO PREPARE FOR THE RACE MENTALLY? You have to trust the process. You have to trust your training. And never doubt yourself. Go into it with your goals and expecting to achieve those goals. But know if it’s not your day there will be another day.

WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF RUNNING? Joy. Strength. Confidence. Gratitude.

Pride. I feel strong when I’m running. I feel strong when I can run a race. I feel strong when I can keep up with my kids.

Not just physically but mentally strong.

All of those words I used to describe are things I hope to give to my kids, my runners, or other people I run with or create a training plan for.

IF SOMEONE SAYS. ‘YOU’VE INSPIRED ME I WANT TO RUN A MARATHON,’ WHAT DO YOU SAY? I would say it’s a really challenging thing to do but it’s rewarding, and if you stick to a plan you can do it. If you are brand new to it I would suggest joining a local running group because … you are surrounded by a bunch of other people who are embarking on the same journey.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT DURING THE RACE? I definitely break it down into sections and kind of concentrate on one section at a time. In the beginning I really try to be aware of my surroundings and the people who are around me and listen to my breathing. Towards the end when it’s starting to hurt is when I start … thinking about who are the people who got me into this and why I still do it and what do I want to prove to them or show to them. n

By the Numbers

Wealthy Communities

It’s tax time—and you get two extra days this year, till April 17, to report your income to the IRS because of how the calendar falls. Below are ZIP codes in the four-county Southwest Ohio and three-county Northern Kentucky areas that contained the largest numbers of tax returns reporting $100,000 or more in adjusted gross income for Tax Year 2015. The numbers are reported by the IRS and are based on returns filed in 2016, the most recent data available.

The ZIP code containing Indian Hill has the highest average adjusted income in the area ($672,963) but ranks 13th for the most returns of $100,000 or more. (Research by Bill Ferguson Jr.)

PRIMARY AREAS

NUMBER OF RETURNS REPORTING ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME OF $100,000 OR MORE

AVERAGE ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME FOR THOSE REPORTING $100,000 OR MORE

AVERAGE INCOME TAX FOR THOSE REPORTING $100,000 OR MORE

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Mason

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$231,335

$44,322

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Loveland, Montgomery

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$219,439

$40,408

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Liberty Township, West Chester Township

7,340

$195,638

$34,085

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Hamilton, Liberty Township, West Chester Township

6,170

$176,861

$29,235

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Anderson Township, Newtown

4,260

$241,419

$46,970

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Springboro

4,060

$207,282

$36,737

45208

Cincinnati (Hyde Park, Mount Lookout)

3,850

$366,181

$81,497

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Blue Ash, Montgomery, Sycamore Township

3,790

$304,256

$65,365

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Lebanon, Liberty Township

3,740

$184,725

$30,303

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Liberty Township, Middletown

3,720

$186,574

$31,434

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PRIMARY AREAS

NUMBER OF RETURNS REPORTING ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME OF $100,000 OR MORE

AVERAGE ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME FOR THOSE REPORTING $100,000 OR MORE

AVERAGE INCOME TAX FOR THOSE REPORTING $100,000 OR MORE

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Covington, Crescent Springs, Crestview Hills, Edgewood, Erlanger, Fort Mitchell, Fort Wright, Lakeside Park, Villa Hills

4,850

$374,439

$78,216

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Union

3,410

$211,601

$37,324

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Florence

3,360

$157,665

$23,203

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Independence

2,500

$146,869

$19,502

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Fort Thomas, Newport

2,100

$229,315

$42,670

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1 From left: Terry Challenger and Thomas J. Redington, The Christ Hospital 2 From left: Erick Schmidt, McGohan Brabender; Jane Peterson, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield; and Shelley Hahn, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 3 From left: Danny Fabinski, Superior Dental, and David Shrader, Sanofi 4 From left: Carl Heck, ITA Audio Visual Solutions, and Sue Spradlin, Great Oaks Health Professions Academy 5 From left: Joe Carter and Luca Zuccarello 6 From left: James Crawford, Crawford Insurance, and Nina Downs, Beneficial Talent Source 7 From Superior Dental, from left: Sherri Davis and Carly Lindstrom 10

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Matthew 25: Ministries Hunger 5K The 12th annual Matthew 25: Ministries Hunger 5K Run and Walk was held Nov. 4 at Matthew 25: Ministries in Blue Ash. The race kicked off the Hunger 5K Food Drive, which provides much needed non-perishable food items to over 40 local food pantries and shelters during the holiday season. The event and food drive has raised more than 730,000 pounds of food for Greater Cincinnati’s poor.

1 Those who participated received a longsleeve event shirt. 2 Local 12’s John Lomax kicked off the race. 3 Local vocalist Pam Noah Leonard sang the National Anthem.

4 Entire families were invited to participate. 5 Participants could run or walk the race. 6 Blue Ash paramedics were on hand in case of emergency.

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1 Principal Patty Normile with Mercy students at the school’s Breakfast with Santa.

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1 Principal Brian Pendergest, a 1990 Badin grad, addresses the Hall of Honor guests and honorees. 2 John Goldrick sharing stories about his career at the University of Notre Dame. 3 Peggy Weisbrodt LaPorte from Washington State shared her story of founding Fusion around the kitchen table with friends. 4 The group of inductees from the Hall of Honor Class of 2017

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Scene 2017 Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati Gala The Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA hosted its 2017 Dinner Gala Nov. 9 at the Hyatt Regency downtown. The keynote speaker was Carlos Pareja, ambassador of Peru to the United States. The event featured Peruvian native cuisine and music as well as arts and crafts and native customs.

Almost 900 people attended the event.

1 Carlos Pareja 2 A Peruvian crowd with Carlos Pareja and Alfonso Cornejo, president of the Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati 3 The Hispanic Chamber recognized O’Dell M. Owens with the prestigious AMIGO award.

4 The Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati board of directors, from left: Ron Ortiz Reblando, Daniel Conde, Ruben Contreras, Alma Bartos, George Fee, Peruvian Ambassador, Diana Ma. Lara, Alfonso Cornejo, Monica Perdomo and Michael Beck 5 Pareja and Cornejo with girls in Native Peruvian attire 6 Peruvian band Sentimiento Criollo with Alfonso Cornejo

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March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction The 2017 March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction, held at the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati Nov. 16, assembled Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s leading chefs for an evening to benefit moms and babies. In addition to the meal, guests enjoyed a silent and live auction with unique one-of-a-kind packages including experiences with the chefs, as well as entertainment and travel packages. Nearly 500 guests attended the event.

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1 Kate Paynter (Greater Cincinnati/N. Kentucky March of Dimes board member) with the Once Upon A Child team 2 Bill Fitzgerald, GE, VP, Commercial Engines Operation, and National March of Dimes board trustee 3 E. Yuri Hermida, VP, North America Baby Care & Brand Function, Procter & Gamble, and 2017 Signature Chefs auction chair 4 Dr. Laura Placke Ward, IBCLC, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, and 2017 Signature Chefs Auction Medical honoree 5 Todd Portune, Hamilton County commissioner, founder of Cradle Cincinnati and 2017 Signature Chefs Auction community honoree

RetroFittings St. Vincent de Paul’s 15th annual RetroFittings, held Oct. 14 at the Duke Energy Convention Center, attracted more than 420 guests who celebrated avant-garde fashion and supported the mission of St. Vincent de Paul. Over $169,000 was raised to benefit neighbors in need throughout Cincinnati.

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1 Event emcee Bob Herzog embraces Arlisa as she shares her testimony of how St. Vincent de Paul helped her in her time of great need. 2 Ron Christian, Vicki Christian, Tracy Ward, Teri Mettens, Don Mettens, Julia Ward and Natalie Ward 3 Paul Mitchell The School – Cincinnati students did the event’s hair and makeup 4 Mike Dowling, Carolyn Dowling, and Mike Dunn, executive director, St. Vincent de Paul 5 D.J. Hodge, Bridget Tracey, Jordan Homan and Matt Homan

Steven Adams’ Book Signing Steven Adams hosted a signing of his new book, How to Practice Law Like an Ironman, Nov. 9 at his law office at 8 W. Ninth St. in downtown Cincinnati. He handed out signed copies of his new book and provided food and drinks for everyone.

1 Maria Bustamante and Tony Mort 2 James Douglas Rebok, Mark Ayer and Karin B. Kirkendol 3 Mark Ayer and Jim Uebel 4 Mark Ayer, Rene McPhedran and Catherine Glover 5 Steven Adams

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Scene Ursuline Academy Ultimate Auction Ursuline Academy celebrated its 35th annual Ultimate Auction, themed “007: Live and Let Bid,” on Nov. 18. The evening raised funds to support student scholarships, tuition assistance, educational programs and overall academic excellence, benefitting every student at Ursuline Academy.

Over $350,000 was raised thanks to generous donors, sponsors, volunteers and the local business community. Additionally, guests raised $50,000 during the “Raise the Paddle” campaign.

1 Tim Mulligan and Teresa Davis Mulligan ’90, Ursuline trustee 2 Tom Barhorst, Ursuline principal; Michelle Brink, auction co-chair; Suzanne Breckenridge, auction co-chair; and Sharon Redmond, Ursuline president 3 Shiva Shanker, Carolyn Klawitter and Mike Brown, Auction emcee and former Dads Club president 4 Paul Lechleiter, chair of the Ursuline Academy board of trustees

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Scene Royalmont Academy National Honor Society Induction Royalmont Academy inducted its first National Honor Society members on Dec. 20. Ashton Weber, Matthew Conner and Clare Haenni were inducted in a ceremony at Royalmont Academy in Christ the King Chapel. Each was recognized for scholarship, service, leadership and character.

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Feb. 3: Have a Laugh Some top-notch comedic talent is making a stop in Cincinnati Feb. 3. Jerry Seinfeld is performing his stand up during two shows at the Aronoff Center (one at 7 p.m. and another at 9:30 p.m.). At the Taft Theatre, Kathleen Madigan will take center stage with a show at 8 p.m.

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Feb. 9-10: Game Time Both the Cincinnati Cyclones and Miami University RedHawks hockey teams have home games Feb. 9 and 10. The Cyclones face off against the Tulsa Oilers Feb. 9 and the Wichita Thunder Feb. 10. Both days, however, are part of the Cyclones’ Marvel Super Heroes Weekend, which includes character appearances and specialty jerseys. The RedHawks, on the other hand, play against St. Cloud State University both nights.

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fter the holidays end, it can be difficult to get motivated to do any t hing outside t he house, especially when you live in the Tristate.

It’s cold, it feels like it’s always raining or snowing and the allure of the warm, comfy couch is oh-so tempting. But we don’t have to fall into that routine. There is plenty to do this winter, no matter your interests.

We’ve planned out the rest of winter so your season can be just as action-packed as the rest of the year.

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Feb. 17-18: Last Chance on the Ice If you prefer skating yourself over watching others play hockey, Feb. 17-18 is your last weekend to enjoy the skating rink on Fountain Square. There will be an open skate 12-9 p.m. each day, skating lessons from 11 a.m.-noon on Sunday, free skating for children under 12 12-6 p.m. on Sunday, and more.

Feb. 24: Head Outdoors It may be cold, but area parks are keeping busy with a full calendar of activities. On Feb. 24, Caesar Creek State Park is inviting nature lovers to take a self-guided Winter Hike of either 3 or 6 miles. Those who take the 6-mile hike will be able to see both of the park’s waterfalls. That same day, Fort Ancient is hosting a special event on the history of maple syrup. In addition to learning its history, attendees will get hands-on experience in collecting the sweet syrup. In addition, the Miami Whitewater Forest is holding a Trail Run. March 2-4: Take in Some Music Music lovers will have plenty to celebrate during the first weekend of March. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra will have world-renown conductor Marek Janowski lead the orchestra through Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll and Prelude und Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde and Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4 in a celebration of German masters. That same weekend, the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music will honor Benny Goodman.

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March 9-11: Dance Break If your passion is for dance, both the Aronoff Center and Music Hall will be hosting events to peak your interest this weekend. March 9-11, the Cincinnati Pops will join forces with Cirque de la Symphonie for an action-packed show. Aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, jugglers and dancers will bring songs like Ride of the Valkyries and the Jaws theme to life. At the Aronoff, the Koresh Dance Company will bring its Israeli-inspired choreography to the stage.

March 18: Have Some Heart The first day of spring is March 20, but the American Heart Association is asking runners and walkers of all ages to come out a few days earlier for the annual Heart Mini marathon. Considered to be the city’s largest single-day fundraiser, the race typically has about 30,000 participate to raise funds to fight heart disease and stroke. The day includes a half marathon, 15K race, 5K race, 2K kid’s race, 5K heart walk, 1K Steps for Stroke, a health and fitness expo, and a fun run.

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1 [2/1] At Dancing with the Stars: Live, fans of the show can see the dancing action in person at the Taft Theatre.

2 [2/2-3] Spanish conductor Jaunjo Mena conducts the Leningrad with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

3 [2/3] Comedian Kathleen Madigan brings her Boxed Wine and Bigfoot tour to the Taft Theatre.

4 5 [2/2-4] CCM students perform three of Leonard Bernstein’s operas during CMM Opera d’arte Triple Bill.

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7 [2/7-11] All 30 CollegeConservatory of Music Acting students are featured in the play Love and Information.

9 [2/9-17] Cincinnati Music Theatre celebrates Valentine’s Day with Love is Love: A Cabaret of Broadway Songs About Love.

10 [2/10] Celebrate the Heritage Museum’s 50th anniversary at Chocolate, Champagne & Candlelight at Raffel’s Catering.

11 [2/1-28] Everything Thomas takes over EnterTRAINment Junction.

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14 [2/14] An Evening of Romance with Jim Brickman promises to be a night of timeless, romantic music at the Aronoff.

8 [2/8-11] The Cincinnati Ballet presents Carmina Burana + Serenade with help from choreographer Nicolo Fonte and the CSO. 15 [2/15] Tommy Emmanuel and Rodney Crowell join forces for a performance at the Taft Theatre.

16 [2/16-17] The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra presents Ravel’s La Valse.

17 [2/17] Winter Jam at U.S. Bank Arena features bands like Skillet, Kari Jobe and others.

18 [2/18] The music of the 1940s comes to life at the Aronoff Center for In the Mood: A 1940s Musical Revue.

19 [2/21-3/4] Straight-A students learn how to let loose in School of Rock: The Musical.

20 21 [2/20] Chamber Music Cincinnati hosts the quartet Apollon Musagete at the Aronoff Center.

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23 [2/23-24] The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra highlights the work of Strauss in Strauss: The Knight of the Rose.

24 [2/24] Celtic band Gaelic Storm takes over the Taft Theatre for the night.

25 [2/25] Broadway’s Audra McDonald joins the Cincinnati Pops for an evening of her signature songs.

26 [2/22-3/4] The CollegeConservatory of Music presents Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar.

27 28 [2/27] The Fab Four are back together in Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles at the Aronoff.

[2/13] Flint Eastwood brings her highenergy show to the Taft Theatre.

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A&E Calendar Broadway Comes to Cincinnati Six-time Tony Award-winning Broadway star Audra McDonald joins the Cincinnati Pops for an evening of classic Broadway hits Feb 25. She’ll sings songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, George Gershwin and others. 7 p.m. $50-$125. Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-381-3300, cincinnatisymphony.org.

Come Together, Again Due to popular demand, RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles returns for the eighth time to Cincinnati on Feb. 27. However, this year it will play in the newly renovated Music Hall.

The show covers the entire range of the Fab Four’s career, from “She Loves You” to “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.” 7:30 p.m. $35-$68. Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine.

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Everything Thomas at EnterTRAINment Junction An indoor celebration of Thomas the Tank Engine t ake s place at EnterTR AINment Junction during the month of February and includes Thomas-themed train layouts, videos, scavenger hunt, coloring and crafts. There is an indoor kid’s train ride and all Thomas the Tank Engine merchandise will be 15-50 percent off during the event. M-Sa 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Su 12-6 p.m. Do-it-all tickets $13.95. EnterTRAINment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester. 513898-8000, entertrainmentjunction.com.

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1 [3/1] The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center hosts Nikki Taylor as part of its lecture series.

2 [3/2] The CCM Winds Orchestra honors old favorites with songs from Bernstein, Khatchaturian and Strauss.

3 [3/2-3] Marek Janowski conducts the German Masters for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

4 [Through 3/4] Ana England: Kinship explores the connections created in nature at the Cincinnati Art Museum.

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18 19 [3/18] The Cincinnati Children’s Choir celebrates its 25th anniversary with the show Celebrate Youth.

13 [3/13] The Magic of Adam Trent at the Aronoff is an immersive entertainment experience that mixes comedy and magic.

20 [3/20] Lyle Lovett and Shawn Colvin take the stage at the Taft Theatre.

14 [3/14] Guitarist Eric Johnson is joined

by Arielle for a show at the Taft Theatre.

16 [3/15-18] The Cincinnati Ballet’s Director’s Cut: Musical Masters mixes dance with music from Leonard Bernstein and others.

23 [3/23-24] Louis Langree conducts Mozart and Strauss with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

17 [3/17] All-vocal country group Home Free performs at the Taft Theatre.

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31 [3/31] Caesar Creek Nature Center hosts an Easter Egg Hunt the day before Easter.

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[3/8] Miguel brings his distinctive R&B sound to the Taft Theatre.

24 [3/20-25] Chicago, the longest running American musical, stops at the Aronoff for the week.

A&E Calendar An Acoustic Evening Lyle Lovett, known for his storytelling ability, and Shawn Colvin, of “Sunny Came Home” fame, have joined forces for a special show at the Taft Theatre on March 20. Expect an intimate night that mixes their songs with the stories that led to their creation. 8 p.m. $29.50-$54.50. Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. 513-232-6220, tafttheatre.org.

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SARTRE OTR TAKES INSPIRATION FROM FRANCE AND FRENCH CUISINE TO CREATE ITS MENU

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nly open for about six months, Sartre OTR, located at 1910 Elm St. in Over-the-Rhine, is already making an impression.

“My entire training is rooted in French cuisine; from the culinary school I went to, to my first job and every job I’ve had since, the foundation has been French-inspired,” says General Manager Randy Diedling.

“We’re not trying to be a French restaurant.

We’re trying to be a great restaurant. Our inspiration comes from France and the French aesthetic, the idea of how they look at things and how they do it. That’s what’s more important to us.”

Rhinegiest, one of Cincinnati’s premier breweries, was looking to open a food operation within its building. Owner Jim Cornwell saw that as an opportunity to form a partnership to bring a unique dining experience in OTR. “I love the revitalization that’s going on. It’s such a beautiful neighborhood. There’s so many historic and beautiful buildings down here.

I appreciate the group effort to preserve this entire neighborhood,” Cornwell says.

Noting that many dining experiences in OTR often have to resort to compact seating out of necessity, Cornwall developed Sartre to be one of the few eateries in Over-theRhine that allow guests to dine in spacious booths in a lounge setting.

“We’re in a really good position with the

amount of space we have where we can design anything we want,” Cornwell says.

When it comes to the food, Chef Justin Uchtman says there is a process to the time spent making Sartre’s savory items. He says, “The amount of work and detail that goes into our chicken dishes is something I don’t see many restaurants doing.”

Guests are encouraged to try the roasted chicken “porchet ta” parmesan broth with braised root vegetables.

To create this entrée, the chicken is deboned and stuffed with a mousse.

After it has been Sartre OTR is located in the same buidling as Rhinegeist. poached and roasted, a

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ABOVE: Sartre OTR’s beef belly bacon and brussels sprouts LEFT: The bar features specialty cocktails like the Remedy No. 1 and The Other Side of Despair.

chicken parmesan consommé is drizzled on top for a finishing touch.

Guests also have the option to enjoy the beef belly bacon and brussels sprouts in which the beef is cured for a week and then hot-smoked with applewood.

“There is a lot of work that goes into our dishes. I think that’s what allows our food to stand out over others,” Uchtman says.

Guests are invited during the hours of 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday every week. When asked what guests should expect, Diedling says, “A big part of what we want is for the restaurant to be what the guests want it to be. If they want to come down in a suit and tie, that’s fine. If they want to come in jeans and a T-shirt after shopping at Findlay Market, that’s fine as well.” n

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Midwestern Traveler

Small Town, Big Charm KENTUCKY’S GEORGETOWN HELPS VISITORS SLOW DOWN WITH ITS CHARMING ATTRACTIONS

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hile there’s nothing like the excitement of exploring a big city, the same can be said about the comfort of visiting a small town. Just outside of Lexington, Georgetown, Ky., prides itself on what it calls “pure small-town charm.”

“We’ve got a big city really close but where we are we still have that small-town charm where everybody kind of knows everybody,” says Bailey Gilkerson, marketing director for Georgetown/Scott County Tourism.

The town of 32,000 may be small, but is filled with activities that help the family slow down while having fun. For example, one of Gilkerson’s favorite attractions, the Old Friends Farm for Retired Thorough-

breds, introduces visitors to over 100 retired racehorses, including several Kentucky Derby winners. Other activities include the Kentucky Horse Park, a working horse farm and equine competition facility; the Toyota manufacturing plant, where visitors can see the process of building the Camry from start to finish; and Whispering Woods Riding Stable, where horse lovers can ride through the woods.

“You’re getting to see Kentucky in its most natural form when you go and do that,” says Gilkerson.

If you’re looking for less of a formally planned day Gilkerson recommends exploring Georgetown’s downtown district. The area has more than 200 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Private residences are on the list, but so are many of the shops and sites like Ward Hall, a Greek Revival mansion that provides tours.

“One (shop) is called Georgetown Antique Mall and it has three stories of antiques. They have hidden gems, they have antique clothing, really they have a lot of things to offer there.

We’ve also got Heirlooms & Gretchen’s, which

The downtown district of Georgetown, Ky., has more than 200 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.

is a stained glass shop,” says Gilkerson. “It’s actually the only one in this region.”

When it’s time for lunch or dinner, Georgetown has options for many palates, including Local Feed, a farm-to-table restaurant in a historic building; Rodney’s on Broadway, which is known for its fine dining experience; and Fava’s, which has been owned and operated by the same family in the same location for over 100 years and serves top-notch diner food.

For those who’d like to take a break with a drink, Bourbon 30 Distillery is located across from Royal Spring Park, said to be the first water source for bourbon in Kentucky.

Visitors can have a private barrel sampling or take a tour.

While Georgetown may embrace the small-town description, Gilkerson recommends two or three days to explore it all. “So it could be a long weekend, but you could also use Georgetown as your hub to visit all of central Kentucky. Because we are right on (Interstates) 64 and 75, it’s really easy to get to different locations that are really close by,” she says. n w w w.

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Midwestern Traveler

A Break at the Lake RELAXING AT LAKE CUMBERLAND IS EASY THANKS TO MANY OPTIONS AND AMENITIES

By Corinne Minard

Pulaski County Park, near Lake Cumberland, has cabins available to rent.

“It is a year-round playground,” she says. She says that something is always happening on the lake or in nearby towns like Somerset, no matter the season.

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Fishing for crappie is a popular activity on Lake Cumberland. looking to bring their own watercraft.

Fishing is another popular activity. “We have fishermen that fish our lake continually. It would be easy to say that at any given time there’s probably a fishing tournament out on our lake somewhere because they’re bass fishing, they’re crappie fishing, they’re catfishing,” Mounce says. “They love our lake because it is a deep, beautiful, clear lake that has all kinds of fish for people to fish for.”

When not on the water, nearby parks like Pulaski County Park and General Burnside Island State Park also provide opportunities for outdoor fun. Both have campgrounds and hiking trails. Pulaski County Park has tennis courts, volleyball courts and disc golf, while General Burnside Island State Park features a Brian Ault golf course.

“It is an absolutely gorgeous course,” says Mounce. “It’s a little hilly, but if you want

good exercise you can walk the course and if you don’t want good exercise you can always use a golf cart.”

Away from the lake, visitors can experience the area’s many events. The Summernites Cruise, held every fourth Saturday of the month from April through October, features more than 1,000 show cars and trucks. While the official cruise happens on Saturday, the festivities kick off Friday at noon. “It is a mecca of old cars for the car enthusiast,” says Mounce.

The Master Musicians Festival, says Mounce, is another event that many visitors look forward to. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the July festival has showcased bands like Dawes, the Old 97’s, the Counting Crows and Willie Nelson in previous years.

For those looking for a relaxing weekend, though, Mounce says to look no further than the lake. “If you’ve never spent a weekend or a week on a houseboat as your vacation, nestled up into a cove, totally surrounded by beautiful blue water, you have not lived,” she says. n

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Reflections on Leadership

By Dan Hurley

A Portal to Urban Living THE RECENTLY RENOVATED DIXIE TERMINAL CONNECTED SUBURBAN NORTHERN KENTUCKY TO THE CITY

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Restoring the massive blue and gold vault, which stretches 225’ by 35’ above the arcade, was the focus of this recent effort.

Having worked for three years on the other end of the block at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, I walked past the building numerous times every week. Very few of my colleagues paid any attention to the Dixie Terminal, most had never ventured inside and few had any idea of the origin of its name.

Having grown up in the 1950s in Park Hills, Ky., the Dixie Terminal holds a powerful place in my imagination. We could see the Cincinnati skyline from our house, but psychologically the city was far away, someplace we rarely ventured.

With both Coppin’s and Eilerman’s Department Stores in downtown Covington, my mother rarely took us to Cincinnati to shop. When she did, we caught the No. 4 bus at the end of our street and traveled through Covington, across the Suspension Bridge and straight into the second level bowels of the Dixie Terminal. (Buses— and streetcars before 1949—from Kenton County entered on the second floor. Buses and streetcars from Campbell County entered on the Third Street level.) I can still smell the bluish exhaust as it swirled through the turnaround.

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old enough to go to downtown Cincinnati by myself. Walking up the wide marble staircase to the main floor drew my eyes upwards to the elaborate blue and cream

vault arching over the main floor. The grand stairwell and vast dome became the portal through which a suburban kid caught a glimpse of the potential of urban life.

Because St. Xavier High School moved from downtown on Sycamore to Finneytown (the other end of nowhere) the year I was scheduled to start, I did not follow my father’s high school path and pass through the Dixie Terminal every day for four years, gradually encountering the diversity, dynamism and rhythms of city life. As it turned out, I settled into a suburban Northern Kentucky existence and the city center receded in my consciousness until my final years at Xavier University.

After WWI, when the first rumblings of urban rev italization stirred, Jack Linch, an attorney for the Covington and Cincinnati Bridge Company (popularly known as the Suspension Bridge) proposed the idea of a terminal for Northern Kentucky streetcars in downtown Cincinnati. Investors led by Charles P. Taft commissioned the architectural firm of Garber & Woodward to plan a Renaissance Revival building at the center of Fourth Street, the primary center of banking, professional firms and retail activity in the city.

When the nine-story mixed-use building opened in October 1921, it provided more square footage of prime office space than any other building in Cincinnati.

The building filled up quickly. Small retail shops like Klosterman’s Dixie Bakery and the Dixie Terminal Food Shop filled the concourse. Coffee shops, ladies apparel shops and a bookstore lined the arcade.

Dozens of railroad company ticket offices, the newly expanded Taft, Stettinius and Hollister Law Firm, insurance companies and even the Cincinnati Baseball Company offices located in the Terminal tower by 1928.

One of the most important, though not widely remembered, tenants was the Cincinnati Stock Exchange. The CSE, which first opened in March 1885, moved to the second floor of the Dixie Terminal immediately after it opened.

For many years the CSE was a relatively quiet, dignified operation dominated by the largest trading firms in the city. After WWII, trading activity grew significantly with 590,000 shares of 115 issues traded in 1950.

The CSE resisted that path of a merger with a larger exchange in a bigger city and did something that revolutionized stock trading. Led by Nick Niehoff, the CSE pioneered computer trading. In 1976 the CSE figured out how computers could automatically accept and match buy and sell orders for stocks from all over the country, making this a national market.

By the early 1990s, the system transformed trading on all exchanges and the Chicago Options Exchange took over the CSE, which finally closed in 1995. Three years later the last TANK bus exited the Terminal and the ramps from the Suspension Bridge came down.

Today, the Dixie Terminal is an office building with a revitalized grand entrance.

If you have never been there, visit. And when you do, walk up the great marble stairwell and imagine how that vista provided suburban kids from Northern Kentucky with a vision of a great city. n Dan Hurley is a local historian and president of Applied History Associates, which works with museums in the Eastern U.S.

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Another View

By Don Mooney

The Chump Tax Dear Chumps, Do you live in the City of Cincinnati, and actually pay all of your real estate taxes?

Then I’m talking to you. Tax exemptions are flowing from city hall like a hoppy IPA brewed at a hip tax-abated OTR brewery.

And you, dear chump, are now an endangered species.

Since the 1990s, city council has been on a tax abatement rampage. It started out with urban renewal and then a stateauthorized Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) targeting only blighted neighborhoods. But the CRA scheme soon mutated to a citywide tax abatement palooza. Tax breaks have been doled out to developers from Mt. Washington to Westwood, but mostly in Over-the-Rhine, downtown, Pill Hill and hot east side neighborhoods like Hyde Park and Oakley. Now it’s hard to find any new or refurbished building getting a full real estate tax bill.

Those of us who live in older homes are the chumps: we pick up an ever-increasing share of the real estate tax that pays for city and county services.

Want to know where all that money goes?

Check the Hamilton County auditor’s website. If you live in the city and your home is valued at about $250,000, your annual tax bill totals about $6,380. Of that, about $4,300 goes to schools. $920 goes to the city, and $170 goes to the county. The rest goes to feel-good levies voters routinely renew or enlarge. Who could vote to evict the elephants at the zoo, or poor kids from our hospitals? And what creep would vote down services for seniors, kids, the mentally ill or disabled? The chumps vote yes, and we dig a little deeper every year.

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up to 100 percent percent of any increased value. Exempted property owners typically contract to pay 25 percent of the exempt real property taxes to the school district. But that’s still a bargain compared to what the chumps pay.

How large is the new abated class? County Auditor Dusty Rhodes recently reported that over the last 25 years, “the market value of tax exempt propert y values has grown at a much faster rate than the value of taxable property” and now represents 25 percent of county property value.

The percentage surely is higher in the city.

Just check city council’s agenda to see the expanding traff ic in tax abatements.

Si nce Ja nua r y 1, 2016, more than 110 ordinances granted or extended tax abatements representing millions of dollars in tax discounts for developers. More abatements are in the pipeline, including one covering the $200 million FC Cincinnati stadium proposed for Oakley.

The city claims all these exemptions bring jobs to town. But as WCPO’s Amanda Seitz reported on Oct. 20, many of the 200 businesses that got tax write-offs over the last decade failed to deliver the promised jobs. Example: one developer promised that a six-apartment building would create three permanent jobs. A helpful doorman?

Nosy elevator operator? A wisecracking super? For just six units in OTR? Sounds like a 1960s sit-com, not 2018 property management reality.

NEW TAX ABATEMENTS ARE CAUSING MORE ESTABLISHED RESIDENTS TO PICK UP MORE OF THE CITY’S TAB

What to do? For starters, how about limiting tax abatements only to neighborhoods that actually need incentives to prod development. Hyde Park, OTR, downtown, uptown and Oakley seem to be doing just fine on their own. Second, how about reducing and shortening the percentage and length of new abatements.

Do developers really need a 100 percent abatement for up to 30 years?

On the other hand, maybe we should just ask the last chump actually paying her real estate taxes to turn out the lights. n Don Mooney is an attorney, a past member of the Cincinnati Planning Commission and is active in local politics.

Guest Column

By Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr

Catholic Schools Educate The Whole Person C

atholic schools in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are for everybody.

W h i le m a i nt a i n i ng a st rong Catholic identity, our schools welcome all students who want to discern God’s plan for them and share our confidence that they can achieve that plan which, Jesus promises, offers peace (Jn. 14:27), joy (Jn. 15:11) and fullness of life (Jn. 10:10).

Education has been a priority of the Archdiocese since the very beginning.

Just three years after its establishment in 1821, Bishop Edward Fenwick opened our first Catholic school with 25 female students under the direction of a Sister of Mercy from France and a laywoman.

Today we have the sixth largest network of Catholic schools in the United States, based on enrollment, with 111 primary and secondary schools.

And the reason for this success? The answer might be summed up in the theme of Catholic Schools Week, which is being celebrated nationally from Jan. 28 through Feb. 3: “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve.

Lead. Succeed.” The high academic quality of our Catholic schools is well known.

Over 99 percent of students in our Catholic high schools graduate, and nearly as high a percentage go on to college. Our ACT scores are in the top 25 percent nationally. Moreover, our Catholic elementary school students test one to three grades higher than other students on Iowa standardized tests.

As important as that is, however, there is more to Catholic education than academics. Most of our schools in the Archdiocese have a sign near the entrance that proclaims: “Be it known to all who enter here that CHRIST is the reason for this school.”

That is lived out in every classroom, not just in religion class. The fruits of this faith-based approach are g r aduates w ho are well-formed in their hearts and souls, as well as their minds.

Central to the Catholic philosophy of education is character development. Our students learn self-control, care for others, perseverance, courage, compassion and a commitment to social justice. While the impact of this cannot be precisely measured, studies indicate that strong character development may positively affect not only academic achievement, but also success in later life.

Our teachers lead in this by example.

Last month, sadly and tragically, one of our teachers, Mr. Mark Klusman, who taught at Elder High School for 51 years, was struck and killed by a car while he was participating in community service with his students. Expressing their appreciation for him not only as a teacher but also as a role model, Elder students will honor Mr. Klusman this spring with a service project. All our Catholic high schools require students to perform community outreach service, collectively adding up to more than 160,000 service hours per year.

Some parents who want their children to have a Catholic education are challenged to meet tuition costs. We realize

this and are striving to address it. Since 1980, generous contributors to the Catholic Inner-City Schools (CISE) Fund have made a Catholic education affordable to countless low-income parents in Cincinnati. As of the current school year, we are pleased to also offer needs-based tuition grants to families throughout the Archdiocese thanks to the successful “One Faith, One Hope, One Love” capital campaign.

Catholic schools educate the whole person and lay the groundwork for a truly fulfilling life. Our teachers are dedicated to giving every one of their students the opportunity to learn, serve, lead, and succeed. n Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr has led the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati since December 2009. He was ordained a priest in 1974, has served with distinction as a member of the papal nuncio’s staff and general secretary of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and organized World Youth Day (Denver) in 1993. w w w.

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Leading the Way CHRISTIAN VILLAGE COMMUNITIES CONTINUES TO STAND OUT IN BOTH MASON AND MT. HEALTHY

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or many years, Christian Village Communities has won multiple awards for its continuous efforts to enhance the life of its residents. Often the short-term patients become longterm residents because they enjoy their treatment.

According to Lizz Stephens, vice president of business development, this high standard of care has made a difference for the residents of The Christian Village Communities and the surrounding area.

Christian Village Communities has won many awards for its exceptional care and ser v ice. Both campuses remain Medicare 5-star rated, the highest rating from Medicare. Both communities also made the U.S. News & World Report list of Best Nursing Homes 2017-2018.

“These awards are a clear indication that care is the heart and soul of everything we do and that we are devoted to maintaining the highest standards for expertise and service in health and wellness,” says Stephens.

Christian Village Communities dedicates itself to helping older adults enjoy a fulfilling life. It tackles care with what it calls the Service From the Heart approach, which promotes personal wellness and celebrates a lifetime of memories. Christian Village prides itself on this exceptional care and everything it does to reflect its Christian heritage. The core values of Christian Village Communities is doing things the RITE— respect, integrity, teamwork and excellence—way.

Originally formed to serve retired ministers and members of the congregation, the Christian Benevolent Association =of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. was founded in 1960 by the Stone-Campbell (Restoration) Movement independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. This became the parent company for The Christian Village Communities and it continues to provide oversight.

W hile Christian Villages is known for its quality of care, it has won awards for its work environment as well. It was recently named a Top Workplace by Enquirer Media.

“Our employees are our asset,” Stephens says. The company emphasizes its branded customer service by focusing on the 3 P’s: pride, positivity and personalized attention. “Our employees see our

TOP: Christian Village Communities offers activities based on residents’ interests.

BOTTOM: The Christian Village at Mt. Healthy

residents like family,” says Stephens.

“They are the key to our success.”

Christian Village Communities has two campuses—one in Mount Healthy and one in Mason. “ The Mt. Healthy campus is older and the Mason campus wasn’t built until the ‘80s, says Stephens, but both campuses provide positive communities

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TOP: Both campuses incorporate outdoor spaces for residents.

BOTTOM: Both campuses have won many awards and are Medicare 5-star rated.

Both campuses offer assisted living, memory care and long-term nursing care.

The assisted living area is designed to provide easy access to the community.

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calendar with a dedicated coordinator, daily housekeeping with linen service, 24-hour call system, nurses and statetested nursing assistants available 24/7, a full registered dietician, and medication management.

The memory care option allows for highly skilled passionate professionals to provide specific, individualized attention

to each resident. Memory care residents have 24-hour access to a licensed nurse.

They also have a secure and monitored area and medication administration and management.

The Mason campus offers unique living areas that include the Garden Homes and Garden Apartments. The Garden Homes are special thanks to their single-story convenience with four-season solarium, attached garage, updated kitchen and baths, 24-hour emergency call system, lawn care plus trash and snow removal, and maintenance and repair. All of these are included with residency.

The Garden Apartments offer different services and amenities. These apartments are made to keep residents independent for as long as possible.

They include an efficient, fully equipped kitchen, one meal per day, weekly housekeeping and 24-hour emergency call system. These rooms are also situated to take advantage of the beautiful scenery that surrounds the campus.

The Christian Village at Mason’s Grace Center is a new facility that provides short-term care to for those who want independence after a hospitalization. Mt. Healthy’s Faith Center also provides this care. The Faith Center has private suites that are equipped for rehabilitation needs.

Although both Christian Village Communities campuses have the same ethical and spiritual goals, they have each received different awards.

“The Christian Village at Mason was awarded the Holleran Company’s Highest Honors for exceeding the 90th percentile in their Skilled Nursing Resident Satisfaction Survey,” says Stephens. “The Christian Village at Mt. Healthy met platinum criteria for the Ohio Nursing Home Quality Care Collaborative by demonstrating a commitment to improving lives of nursing residents through quality assurance and performance improvement.”

As a not-for-profit organization, the focus of the Christian Village Communities is to guide older adults to joyful and purposeful life experiences. This being said, it is able to support residents with better staffing ratios for individualized care and attention. Volunteers that have considerable expertise and local ties govern the board of Christian Village Communities. n

Chemical Casualties THE IMPACT OF AGENT ORANGE CONTINUES 50 YEARS LATER

By Peter Bronson

Planes and helicopters were outfitted so that they could spray Agent Orange over forests and jungles.

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ave Hurst was a student at the University of Cincinnati in 1967, about to get married, looking for work. It turned out Uncle Sam had a job for him in Vietnam.

It was the kind of snafu that bureaucracies do best; his work application canceled his student deferment and he was reclassified 1-A. He enlisted to avoid the draft, chose medical supply training and landed “in country” at Phuoc Vinh Base near Saigon.

He defended his base during ground attacks and saw a lot of casualties. But not all were from enemy fire. Many were victims of exposure to Agent Orange.

In August 1961, the first black barrels were rolled off transport ships on the docks in South Vietnam. Ten years later, 350,000 of the 55-gallon drums had been emptied on forests, jungles and rice paddies.

Some were striped in white, green, blue, pink or purple. But most were Agent Orange, a supposedly harmless herbicide that contained deadly Dioxin. More than 50 years later, it is still killing and maiming American veterans and people in Vietnam.

“Some of the men I served with had direct exposure to it,” says Hurst. “They would come back from patrol and it was just all over their skin. They had terrible burning and itching. Some had inhaled this stuff.”

The defoliation was ordered by President John Kennedy to strip away jungle cover used by Viet Cong and North Vietnamese soldiers to infiltrate South Vietnam.

About 20 million gallons of herbicides were sprayed, mostly from C-123 cargo planes. Soldiers also used hand sprayers, backpacks, helicopters and trucks to saturate 5 million acres.

It was called “Operation Ranch Hand”— an ironic harvest of death, disfigurement and misery.

The men who loaded the planes, handled the barrels and patrolled in recently sprayed areas suffered most, but anyone exposed could be afflicted by an encyclopedia of symptoms, including muscle and motor dysfunction, nervous system disorders, inflammation, skin diseases, cancers, leukemia, heart disease, psychological disorders, Parkinson’s disease and diabetes.

Birth defects, miscarriages and disabilities could pop up years later. The VA denied any problem for years, but now offers benefits for a broad list of Agent Orange disabilities and still does medical studies.

An Agent Orange victim spoke for many veterans when he said, “I died in Vietnam and didn’t even know it.”

Admiral Elmo Zumwalt ordered use of the defoliant in the Mekong Delta to

protect Swift Boat sailors from shoreline ambushes. His own son, Elmo Zumwalt III, was among those sailors who were poisoned by Agent Orange, and had a son who was disfigured. Before Agent Orange killed him, Zumwalt III insisted that many lives were also saved: “Thousands, including me, are alive today because of Agent Orange.”

In Vietnam, the Red Cross estimated 2 million cases of Agent Orange cancers and a half-million children with birth defects such as blindness, deafness, spina bifida, cleft pallet and missing limbs. Some contaminated “hot spots” are still off limits.

“They would defoliate an area and send the troops in right away,” says Hurst, who participated in a study of Agent Orange exposure. He volunteers at the VA with his Mount Washington Post of the American Legion.

“We never thought our own government was going to kill us. I came home in one piece and I consider myself very, very fortunate that I have no psychological or medical issues.”

This story is from Legacy of Courage II: New Stories of Honor Flight Veterans, available at honorflighttristate.org and local bookstores. All proceeds help send more veterans on Honor Flights to see their memorials in Washington. n w w w.

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The Bengals’ much-maligned owner shares fans’ frustration but isn’t changing his stripes

Misunderstood

Mike

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he Cincinnati Bengals finished their 2017 season with a dead-cat bounce. After spoiling their own season with three opening losses, they spoiled playoff hopes for Detroit and Baltimore with two final wins. Then they spoiled the hopes of fans who wanted a new coach.

After 15 years in the Houdini handcuffs of futility, Marvin Lewis was given two more years to find the key.

Bengals Nation has been typically understanding.

“Mike Brown doesn’t have a goal of winning, he only wants to enrich his family,” they say of the team owner. “Mike don’t care.”

The insults pile up like windblown stadium litter.

Nobody likes Mike. It’s in the Cincinnati charter somewhere next to the warnings about fatal snow flurries and genuflecting to St. Peter of Rose on Opening Day. But what if nobody knows Mike?

Dennis Goodman met Mike when Cleveland Browns Coach Paul Brown moved his family in next door. Goodman was 9, Mike was 12. He followed Mike Brown as high school quarterback, then to Dartmouth, summer camp, National Guard, vacations, tennis matches, workouts and friendship for 70 years.

Once a week, they trade letters: four pages, cursive on yellow legal pads. Mostly football, politics and international affairs.

Brown, a Harvard lawyer (1957), “is a very interesting writer,” says Goodman, a former foreign service officer.

If anyone knows Mike, it’s the boyhood friend who lives in the New Hampshire woods 8 miles from the Dartmouth campus where Mike was a star quarterback and Goodman played rugby in the 1950s.

He wants the critics to know: “Nobody suffers from not winning more than he does. He is accused of trying to do it on the cheap. That’s not true. They say he doesn’t care. That’s just a lot of nonsense.”

He’s right—the Bengals are not cheap.

Their payroll is generous for a small-market team. Yet the “cheap” tag clings.

Brown is gracious. “We have tried their patience,” he says of the fans. “I’m off base sometimes, too.”

He knows that they will forgive murder if you win and demand the electric chair for a parking ticket if you lose.

“My No. 1 heartfelt regret,” he says, “is that we haven’t had the kind of run of success in my time that would have built goodwill and made the business more successful.”

Goodman blames an almost Bambino curse, especially at quarterback. “Greg Cook (1969) had it all, then he hurt his arm and never played again,” he says.

“Somebody up there is pulling the wrong strings for them.” He doesn’t mean Mike.

What if Carson Palmer hadn’t been crippled by a Pittsburgh Steelers cheap shot in the playoff game of 2005, and led them to a Super Bowl? What if Kijana

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Brown jokes that if given a chance to do something differently, “I would make a list of hundreds.” But his second biggest regret is the stadium-deal mythology.

“They say, ‘Oh, what a rip-off the Bengals did’,” he says. “It is portrayed as a failure.

It’s a success story.”

Contrary to the media narrative, Paul Brown Stadium wouldn’t have been over budget if not for a backroom power-play by a few local business leaders who shoved the stadium west onto expensive private land to squeeze in the Underground Railroad Freedom Center.

Still, the stadium has been an economic boost. If Brown had not forced a deal, there might be no new Reds ballpark and no Banks district.

“People think it cost twice as much as it did,” Brown says. “If I could do something over, most of all I would do over how that was explained.”

But he is not that squeaky wheel. Goodman tells a story to explain: “When he first moved next door, he was 12, and we were walking up the street as some kids were coming the other way. I said, ‘Tell ’em who your dad is, tell ’em who your dad is.’ He wouldn’t do that. He never let that go to his head.”

Brown laughs about his miserly Ebenezer image. “Around Cincinnati, they think I’m Daddy Warbucks,” he says, “But at league meetings I morph into a much lesser being. Some of those owners have their own air force.”

He drives an older Chevrolet. Helicopters and flashy cars are not his style. “I’d have to figure out all the buttons,” he says. And in Cincinnati, “You don’t show.”

He learned that from another close friend, former Cincinnati Financial Chairman Jack Schiff, who turned the whitewalls backwards on his first new car because it was too showy for Cincinnati.

Although born in Massillon, Ohio, Mike is pure Cincinnati, Schiff says: modest, self-deprecating, soft-spoken, kind, loyal.

“We’re just Midwest nice,” he says. “Other people can take advantage, and that’s the way it happens. But at some point, we decide we will not allow that anymore and we draw the line.”

The insults and attacks “wear on him,” Schiff says. “He has to be affected by it. He reads the news, so he’s fully aware.”

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“Some 30 years ago, Mike became a member of the board at Cincinnati Financial Corp., and I got a sense of his train of thought and values, and the way he respects people and their families. He’s remarkable in this regard.”

Schiff remembers the time he and his wife, Lynn, visited their new neighbors, Mike and Nancy Brown. “We walked in and he had a book open on the table.

Lynn asked, ‘What are you reading?’ and picked it up. It was The Punic Wars. My Lord. That’s Mike.”

Brown may be the only NFL owner who has read Edward Gibbon’s six-volume History of Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire and the five-volume History of Rome by Theodore Mommsen, which he keeps in his office at Cincinnati’s own Coliseum.

Football is his life—seven days a week, starting at 6:30 a.m., even after long road trips. The only Bengals game he did not attend was on TV while his father lay dying in 1991. “It was a pre-season game against Detroit,” he remembers. “He was drifting in and out and suddenly looked up at the TV and said, ‘Now why’d they do that?’”

Coaching until the end.

In life beyond football, Brown is happy with a book in his hand or, better yet, with his family, especially his four grandchildren. He avoids non-game travel. “I’m an old man, 82. I’m falling apart. My mind hasn’t reached that point yet, but my body has.” Losing his brother and team co-founder Pete Brown in December was especially painful. “He was such a big part of everything here.”

His daughter Katie and son-in-law Troy Blackburn “drive the ship,” he says. His son Paul is a vice president in the family business. Mike steps in now and then to make a call. “We’re in good hands. The kids were raised on football.”

If the Bengals win a playoff game or go to the Super Bowl next year, Marvin Lewis will get the Gatorade bath of praise. If not…

Mike Brown will get the cold rain of blame.

The former quarterback knows that. He is the lightning rod.

“In my heart, I am satisfied that I have done some things that are good for our town,” he says. “None of us really matters that much. We can only do our thing and hand it off. Nobody is irreplaceable.

Nobody is forever.”

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The Lowdown From Mike Brown Declining Attendance: “The NFL has a challenge. The new generation lives with handheld devices and we have to figure out how to keep their attention.”

Player protests: “This has been especially impactful for Cincinnati. Our own players have never knelt [during the national anthem], but it resonates here. We are Midwestern and more conservative. The African-American players see it one way and the fans see it another way. The players want to bring attention to problems to make the country better, but the fans see an insult to our flag, our anthem, our military and even our country. Too many people just don’t think in depth about it.”

Concussions: “This is a misperceived issue.

The media make it sound settled. But there is no evidence that concussions lead to dementia. It’s under study, but the studies so far are inconclusive. In fact, studies show that NFL players have better health and fewer suicides. “ Criticism for the excessive violence in the Dec. 4 Bengals v. Steelers game: “It’s a rivalry game and is hard-played. The [spinal] injury to [Steelers linebacker] Ryan Shazier was very troubling and unfortunate. He tackled with his head down. Our guy didn’t give and his neck and back did. None of it [during the game] was beyond the rules.

And I don’t think new rules could address these things. You can’t know the intent. They are bang-bang plays. We don’t live in miniseconds [of slow-motion replays]. Players see a play to be made and they make it.”

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he new leader of Cincinnati’s war on poverty faces a daunting challenge.

Karen Bankston, an educator, administrator and registered nurse who grew up in poverty in her native Youngstown, in December took over as executive director of Cincinnati’s Child Poverty Collaborative, a community-wide effort that grew out of Mayor John Cranley’s call two years ago to lift 5,000 families and 10,000 children in Cincinnati from poverty.

Bankston, who succeeds Lynn Marmer as the Collaborative’s executive director, is under no illusions.

“It’s a very aspirational goal because of the complexities of this whole notion of poverty. It has so many tentacles and there is no magic bullet. It’s going to require the community, all of us, to change the narrative of how we talk about the work we do.

And it’s going to change how we all think and do what we do.”

Despite having one of the Midwest’s fastest growing economies, Cincinnati’s child poverty rate is among the highest in the nation and hasn’t shown much improvement despite public and private efforts to lift people out of poverty.

Cincinnati’s povert y problem isn’t unique.

“Every large community in the country has a challenge with the percentage of their children, families and individuals in poverty and most are working on the issue in some way with new efforts to bring their [poverty] numbers down,” says Robert C. Reifsnyder, president and CEO of the United Way of Greater Cincinnati.

In December the United Way announced it was taking a more family-centered approach to dealing with poverty with the goal that it will lift 10,000 families across its 10-county region out of poverty by 2021.

About half of all children in the city of Cincinnati live below the federal poverty level. The federal government’s poverty threshold is about $24,600 for a family of four. The U.S. Census Bureau’s most recent five-year American Community Survey estimates the number of children in the city of Cincinnati living in poverty at 44.6 percent, or about 28,811. That’s down from just over 30,000 two years ago.

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“It’s going to require the community, all of us, to change the narrative of how we talk about the work we do. And it’s going to change how we all think and do what we do.”

—Karen Bankston, Child Poverty Collaborative

poverty rate in country. The most recent number is that we have the eighth highest child poverty rate for cities. There’s not a huge difference between being No. 2 or No. 8. Even 3 percent of children in poverty are too many.”

But it’s poverty, not just child poverty, that’s the focus.

“We should just call it the Poverty Collaborative, not the Child Poverty Collaborative,” Bankston says. “A child doesn’t chose to live in poverty, but people are comfortable talking about child poverty because when you start talking about adults in poverty, people say: ‘They just need to get a job,’” she says.

That idea that the poor aren’t working is

the first hurdle to overcome.

“Let’s be clear. We’re talking about people who work every day,” says Bankston.

United Way says more than 60 percent of the children in poverty in the region have at least one working parent and that nearly three out of every four jobs in the region pay less than about $50,000, the amount the federal government says is necessary to support a family of four.

Dave Phillips, co-founder with his wife Liane of the nonprofit Cincinnati Works, has been battling Cincinnati’s poverty problem for more than 20 years. Cincinnati Works, which is part of the Child Poverty Collaborative, teams with agencies and employers to help individuals not just find jobs but focuses on job retention and advancement through the use of coaches who help them overcome barriers to selfsufficiency.

Phillips, recognized in 2011 by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber as a “Great Living Cincinnatian” for his community work, says most of the efforts aimed at dealing with poverty have focused on its symptoms rather than its root cause.

“Our human services structure is [built] around [treating] a disease state,” he says.

“It’s around providing food, housing vouchers, clothing, legal aid and mental health. Cincinnati has excellent organizations to deal with those specific disease states. But a family in poverty doesn’t have just one of these conditions. They have multiple conditions—barriers—that keep them from going to work and staying at work. It’s really the staying at work that’s the big issue that keeps them in poverty.”

United Way’s Reifsnyder agrees.

“The challenge is most organizations help people with particular issues they’re facing at the time. They may need a job, or transportation, or legal services or childcare and the agencies have been set up generally to help with those particular issues. Once that issue is dealt with the agency and client move on. What happens is there’s an incident in the family—the person loses a job, or there’s an illness— that causes another problem. And they end up going to another agency to get service.

Our system has been episodic in the way it serves individuals and families.”

Both the Child Poverty Collaborative, which works out of the United Way offices, and the United Way itself are taking a more holistic approach like that used by Cincinnati Works in working with those struggling with poverty.

Bankston says, “We have not done a good job of leveraging our resources and haven’t necessarily done a good job of creating an environment that allows us to look at things in a different way.”

For example, she points to data indicating there are thousands of unfilled jobs among logistics firms in the suburbs. The problem is many poor inner city residents don’t have transportation to get to those jobs, or the bus system doesn’t connect with those locations.

The collaborative has convened an Employer Roundtable, which meets quarterly to share information and discuss possible solutions, says Janice Urbanik, executive director of the Partners for a Competitive Workforce, who coordinates the roundtable.

She says higher pay alone isn’t always the biggest factor in retaining entry-level workers. Benefits, such as child-care for single parents, and a path to higher wages, can be just as important.

The collaborative also has begun a oneto-one mentoring program working first on how individual programs and agencies can do a better job of working together and eventually developing individual “coaches” to work with families struggling to achieve self-sufficiency.

As part of its effort the United Way is committing 80 percent of the funds it invests in initiatives and programs to help children and families out of poverty.

Reifsnyder says it will focus more attention on tracking how families fare as they move from poverty to self-sufficiency.

“It will require new innovations in the way we work and greater collaboration,” he says. “So if one agency is providing a service such as job training or placement but they don’t offer child care or legal services or transportation, they can partner with another agency that does provide those services.”

Bankston says she’s optimistic based on the response she’s getting.

“But we’ve got to be in this for the long haul. I know people are expecting things will be ‘done’ at a certain point,” she says.

“What we’re talking about here is changing the way people think and behave and that will take time.” n To hear more about this topic, we invite you to attend the 2018 Power 100 Forum where local leaders, including Reifsnyder and Bankston, will be on the panel. The event is Feb. 21. Visit cincy.live to purchase tickets. w w w.

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From business leaders to politicians, those in power know that it is work to get to the top and a struggle to stay there. Challenges from opponents can present themselves at any time and then there’s always the next test, the next task, the next obstacle. Cincy’s 14th annual Power 100 list recognizes those people who hold and use the most clout to benefit the region.

- BY THE EDITORS = New to the Top Ten

John Cranley

Carl H. Lindner III

City of Cincinnati, mayor.

FC Cincinnati, majority owner; American Financial Group, co-president & CEO.

The decision on FC Cincinnati’s bid to join Major League Soccer has gone into extra time with a final decision still awaited when this issue went to press but there’s no denying Lindner’s clout. It was his bankroll and influence that turned Cincinnati’s shaky professional soccer history into a finalist for a coveted MLS franchise.

He and GM Jeff Berding have been faulted for a lack of transparency, but Lindner’s group has committed up to $350 million for the soccer-specific stadium if the city and county kick in infrastructure improvements.

DAVID SORCHER

DAVID SORCHER

Rebounding from a primary loss to Yvette Simpson to win his second, four-year term as city’s top elected official, the mayor hit the ground running pushing through city council a commitment for a new FC Cincinnati stadium. He’s also attempted to exert authority over the Cincinnati Park Board by appointing a new chair triggering a legal challenge. In a speech marking the start of his new term, Cranley outlined ambitious goals to increase the city’s population, bring thousands of new jobs and convert the city’s power consumption to all-renewable energy by 2035.

Candace McGraw

Tom Williams

Cincinnati/Northern

North American

Kentucky International

Properties Inc., president

Airport, CEO.

& partner; Cincinnati Reds, co-

McGraw has led the turnaround at CVG, one of the region’s most important economic assets. Last year CVG landed long-sought Southwest Airlines, which launched service in June, and increased overall airline seat capacity about 18 percent with new and expanding low-cost new carriers. As a result, average ticket prices, long a sore point, have continued to decline. Passengers are now paying about $200 less than four years ago. The airport also has embarked on an aggressive economic development effort that includes Amazon Prime’s new $1.5 billion cargo hub.

Williams has been heavily involved in some of the region’s most important initiatives such as the business group pushing for a new Brent Spence Bridge; the formation of REDI , the Regional Economic Development Initiative; co-chairing the successful Cincinnati Preschool Promise levy campaign; and being a part of the steering committee for the Cincinnati Child Poverty Collaborative. He’s on the board of Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC), Cintrifuse and others.

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principal owner/vice chairman.

Michael Fisher

Mike Brown

Cincinnati Children’s

Cincinnati Bengals, president

Hospital Medical Center,

Fisher sternly rejected an 11th hour effort by two city council members for $14 million more funding for Avondale housing and improvements as the price for securing city approval of the hospital’s major $650 million expansion. Council and most of the Cincinnati business community sided with the hospital in approving the expansion project, the largest in the hospital’s history that will include a new eight-story tower, additional parking and several hundred jobs.

and principal owner.

Power isn’t always about doing the popular thing , sometimes it ’s doing the opposite. In the face of the Bengals continuing on-field futility, Brown reached agreement to retain 15-year head coach Marvin Lewis for two more years despite a growing chorus clamoring for change.

Brown’s low-key, stick-with it approach has been viewed as penny-pinching or not caring about winning. Those who know him say that’s not the case.

They say his desire to win burns as bright as ever. Time will tell whether Brown’s faith in Lewis will be rewarded or not.

DAVID SORCHER

president & CEO.

Neville G. Pinto

Robert H. Castellini

University of Cincinnati,

Cincinnati Reds, principal

president.

owner & CEO; Castellini

Pinto, who is completing his first year as UC’s 30th president, hasn’t been overly visible off campus but it’s hard to argue that he isn’t one of the region’s most important executives as head of the state’s second largest university, one of the region’s largest employers and a key player in the region’s business, medical and cultural community. Underscoring that fact, a recently released economic impact study for the Southwestern Ohio Council on Higher Education found UC has a $3.3 billion annual impact in southwest Ohio.

Co., chairman.

The Reds completed their fourth consecutive losing season in 2017, but Castellini remains optimistic, telling fans late last year that he thinks the team will be better in 2018 than many people expect. Castellini, recognized by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber as a “Great Living Cincinnatian” in 2012, built his family’s produce business into a billion-dollar enterprise and been active in a number of community efforts. Time will tell if his belief in his team is accurate but the Reds have a lot of question marks including who’s in the starting rotation.

John F. Barrett

Julia Poston

Western & Southern

Ernst & Young, Cincinnati

Financial Group, chairman, president & CEO.

A perennial on the Power 1 0 0, B a rret t h as b e e n one of the cit y ’s most prominent and powerful business and community leaders for decades. Under his leadership, Western & Southern made an early investment in Over-theRhine when many thought it was foolhardy and he’s continued to make investments around the company’s downtown headquarters. Barrett also is one of the region’s biggest boosters of economic development, education, health care and the arts.

managing partner.

The first woman to lead EY’s Cincinnati office, Poston is co-chair of the Cincinnati Regional Business Committee and chair of the United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s board.

In fact there’s hardly an organization in Cincinnati where she hasn’t had a leadership role. She’s on the board of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, Cintrifuse, REDI Cincinnati, the American Heart Association and the Cincinnati Museum Center. She’s also been a part of the ArtsWave Women’s Leadership Circle, the Cincinnati Child Poverty Collaborative steering committee and the Cincinnati Women’s Executive Forum.

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Those who didn’t make the top 10 are still important players in town. Below are the remaining 90, sorted by organization type. = New to this year’s list

BUSINESS

Stephen Hightower Hightowers Petroleum Co., president & CEO Steve Martenet Athem Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Ohio, president

Stuart Aitken 84.51, CEO

David L. Joyce GE Aviation, president & CEO

Neil Bortz Towne Properties, co-founder and principal

Eric Kearney Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African-American Chamber of Commerce, president & CEO

Marty Brennaman Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Katie Brown Blackburn Cincinnati Bengals, executive vice president Willam P. Butler Corporex Cos., chairman and founder

Stephen G. Leeper Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC), president & CEO James J. McGraw Jr. Keating Muething & Klekamp law firm, partner and CEO of KMK Consulting

Greg D. Carmichael Fifth Third Bancorp, president & CEO

Rodney McMullen Kroger Co., chairman & CEO; Cincinnati Business Committee, chair

Brent Cooper Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, president & CEO

Jill P. Meyer Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, president & CEO

Bill Cunningham Radio/TV Talk Show host

Molly North Al. Neyer Inc., president & CEO; Findlay Market Corp., chair

W. Stuart Dornette Taft Stettinius & Hollister, partner; Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, board chair Jocile Ehrlich Cincinnati Better Business Bureau, president

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James P. Henning Duke Energy, Ohio and Kentucky president

Mike Prescott US Bank, Cincinnati region, president Maribeth S. Rahe Fort Washington Investment Advisors, president & CEO

Scott D. Farmer Cintas Corp., CEO

Johnna Reeder Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) Cincinnati, president & CEO

Leigh Fox Cincinnati Bell Inc., president & CEO

Bobby Fisher Cincinnati Regional Business Committee, co-chair; Washing Systems Inc., CEO

S. Kay Geiger PNC Bank, Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky president

Carl Satterwhite RCF Group, president and co-founder

Charles H. Gerhardt III Government Strategies Group, president & founder

J. Michael Schlotman Kenton County Airport Board, chairman; Kroger Co. executive vice president & CFO

Christopher S. Habel Frost Brown Todd, member-in-charge

Larry Sheakley Sheakley Group, CEO

Gary Heiman Standard Textile Inc., president & CEO

Jamie Smith Cincinnati Business Courier, publisher

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David S. Taylor Procter & Gamble Co., president & CEO H. Lytle Thomas Heritage Bank, president & CEO Eddie Tyner USA Today Network, regional president (Enquirer Media) Matthew D. Van Sant Clermont County Chamber, president & CEO George H. Vincent Dinsmore & Shohl, managing partner & chairman Becky Wilber Union Centre Boulevard Merchants Association, president and owner of CTI Restaurants James Zimmerman Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Cincinnati partner-in-charge

E D U C AT I O N The Rev. Michael J. Graham Xavier University, president Laura Mitchell Cincinnati Public Schools, superintendent Monica Posey Cincinnati State Technical & Community College, president

Joseph T. Deters Hamilton County, prosecuting attorney Denise Driehaus Hamilton County Board of Commissioners, vice president George T. Glover Taft/Focused Capitol Solutions, managing director Eliot Isaac City of Cincinnati, police chief Kris Knochelmann Kenton County, Judge Executive Thomas Massie U.S. Representative, Kentucky’s 4th District Luke Messer U.S. House of Representatives, Indiana’s 6th District from Shelbyville Chris Monzel Hamilton County, Board of Commissioners Amy Murray Cincinnati City Council, member Jim Neil Hamilton County, sheriff Mark R. Policinski Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments, CEO Rob Portman United States Senator, from Ohio

Harry Snyder Great Oaks Career Campuses, president & CEO

Todd Portune Hamilton County Board of Commissioner, president

Ashish Vaidya Northern Kentucky University, incoming president 7/1/18

T.C. Rogers Butler County, Board of Commissioners and OKI Regional Council of Goverments, board president

G OV E R N M E N T & P O L I T I C S Harry Black, City of Cincinnati, city manager Tim Burke Hamilton County Democratic Party, chairman Steve Chabot U.S. Representative, Ohio First District Warren Davidson U.S. Representative, Ohio Eighth District

Chris Seelbach Cincinnati City Council, member P.G. Sittenfeld Cincinnati City Council, member Joshua A. Smith City of Hamilton, City Manager Alex Triantafilou Hamilton County Republican Party, chairman Brad Wenstrup U.S. Representative, Ohio Second District

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Timothy J. Maloney Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation, president & CEO

NONPROFITS Laura N. Brunner Greater Cincinnati Redevelopment Authority, president & CEO

The Rev. Wendell Mettey Matthew 25 Ministries, president & founder Barbara Perez YWCA of Greater Cincinnati, president & CEO

Mark Clement TriHealth, president & CEO

Jorge Perez YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, president & CEO

Garren Colvin St. Elizabeth Healthcare, president & CEO

Elizabeth Pierce Cincinnati Museum Center, president & CEO

Alfonso Cornejo Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, president

Robert C. Reifsnyder United Way of Greater Cincinnati, president & CEO

Henry & Linda Fath Entrepreneur Fath and his wife made unprecedent $50 million gift to the Linder Center of Hope and have been involved in variety of community projects

The Most Rev. Dennis M. Schnurr Archdiocese of Cincinnati, archbishop

Most Rev. Roger J. Foys Diocese of Covington, bishop

Neil F. Tilow Talbert House, president & CEO

Ellen M. Katz Greater Cincinnati Foundation, president & CEO

Brian Tome Crossroads Church, senior pastor

Michael Keating The Christ Hospital, president & CEO Dr. Richard P. Lofgren UC Health, president & CEO

John Starcher Mercy Health, president & CEO

Dick Weiland Philanthropist John Pepper Procter & Gamble Co., retired chairman and CEO

ONES TO WATCH They may not be on this year’s Power 100, but here are some people to keep an eye on this year.

Trey Grayson, Frost Brown Todd attorney, joined the firm’s Northern Kentucky office after three years as president of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Grayson, known as a problem solver, served two terms as Kentucky’s Secretary of State.

State Sen. Steve Wilson, after a long career in banking culminating as CEO of Lebanon’s LCNB Corp., last year embarked on a second career in politics by being named to fill the Ohio 7th senate district seat vacated by Shannon Jones. Wilson plans to seek the seat, which represents all or parts of Butler, Warren and Hamilton counties, on his own this fall.

Dr. Karen Bankston, who late last year succeeded Lynn Marmer as executive director of the Cincinnati Child Poverty Collaborative, is a registered nurse, educator and administrator.

Thane Maynard, well-known director of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, wants Hamilton County Commissioners to allow a zoo levy increase on the May ballot. Will Fiona’s popularity help or hurt?

State Rep. Alicia Reece (D-Roselawn) is facing term limits this year after three terms in the Ohio House. She’s weighing her options including challenging Rep. Steve Chabot.

Aftab Pureval, Hamilton County Clerk of Courts, has cut costs and attempted to modernize practice at the clerk’s office as the first Democrat elected to the post in 100 years. That puts him at the top

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of the list as a good candidate for any number of other elected offices.

Rob McDonald, partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister, is a co-founder of The Brandery, the top-rated business accelerator and the key player in the city’s growing entrepreneurial community.

Jimmy Gould, Cincinnati businessman and backer of Ohio’s 2015 unsuccessful marijuana legalization campaign, wants to put another measure legalizing recreational use and treating it much like alcohol before voters this year.

Wade Walcutt, new director of the Cincinnati Park Board, overseas a park system that includes the Smale Riverfront Park and Washington Park in Over-the-Rhine but also faces a big maintenance backlog in the face of the failed 2015 levy.

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The

Little Eyesore That Could

IT TOOK MORE THAN “I THINK I CAN” TO MAKE THE KENWOOD COLLECTION INTO WHAT IT IS TODAY. WE GO BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE COMPANY THAT TRANSFORMED IT FROM A SHELL TO A SUCCESS.

By Liz Engel

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here was a time when Kenwood Collection didn’t look like this.

Like its clothing shops and restaurants? Five years ago, there were none.

Instead of a glassed-in skyscraping office tower, there were, in its place, rusting steel beams.

The story of the Collection’s fall—and rise—is perhaps w idely k now n. The project, formerly known as Kenwood Towne Place, stalled just over a year after its ground breaking in 2007. Bear Creek Capital, the lead developer at the time, had stopped paying its subcontractors, and they walked off the job. A criminal investigation ensued. And a half-complete project sat for nearly half a decade within view of Interstate 71.

Phillips Edison’s Strategic Investment Fund bought it out of foreclosure in 2012.

Many say, until then, it stood as one of the biggest physical symbols of the recent recession. But there’s much more to it than that.

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eight-story office tower, and it’s nearly fully leased, and, on the retail side, few vacancies remain across its two levels. But the path to get here was paved in drama.

“From the front end, there was a lot of bad press,” says Mark Wilhoite, chief development officer at PREP Property Group, a spinoff from Phillips Edison that’s now leading development at Kenwood Collection.

“You could say this project was sort of the poster child of the Great Recession. But it was a double whammy,” he adds. “What happened here with Bear Creek was atrocious. If Bear Creek had done the job, and had done it right, I don’t think the project would have looked like it did.”

For the Phillips Edison group, scooping up Kenwood Towne Place—it wasn’t renamed Kenwood Collect ion unt il 2013—came down solely to location. The property sat on East Galbraith Road next to Kenwood Towne Centre with unparalleled visibility for 120,000 vehicles a day.

A number of other buyers indicated interest, Wilhoite says. But Kenwood Towne

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ABOVE: The Kenwood Collection today RIGHT: The then Kenwood Towne Place while it waited for a buyer

Place proved complicated. “There was too much heavy lifting for them,” he wages a guess. For years, it sat.

“We looked at it as our opportunity, because it was a local project,” Wilhoite says. Phillips Edison maintains a local corporate office, and PREP, which branched off in May 2015, is Cincinnati based. “We said, ‘We live here. We know the market.

We know it’s a strong property. Let’s try and get it.’”

The sale closed in 2012. Phillips Edison essentially inherited a shell. Or, as others would have it, an eyesore.

Only four floors of the eight-story office tower were complete, steel beams exposed.

A 2,300-space public parking garage sat largely unfinished underneath.

And, of the retailers that existed—Crate & Barrel, the Container Store, L.A. Fitness, Mitchell’s Salon—none were paying rent.

“And understandably so,” Wilhoite says.

“The property was in receivership, which basically kept the lights on. The problem is, you had active tenants, which is complicated,” he adds. “Some had rights in their leases to [abate the rent]. Some didn’t. But at the end of the day, what’s anybody going to do? That was another big thing we had to tackle when we took over.”

Much of the first year was spent ironing out that and other legalese. Wilhoite says the team also modified the original design to separate the two uses, office and retail, and in early 2013, rolled out new branding.

Messer Construction was hired as the project’s general contractor.

But things proved complicated still.

Kroger had already vacated its newconcept Fresh Fare store in 2010, but L.A. Fitness followed suit. Borders Books and Ethan Allen, whose spaces were previously under construction, Wilhoite says, never opened.

The Collection even landed Saks Fifth Avenue as an anchor and had a fully negotiated lease with the upscale department store. But Hudson Bay’s takeover in 2013 essentially nixed that deal. The paperwork was never signed.

Certainly, there’s no crystal ball, but Wilhoite says that loss was “honestly the best thing that could have happened.”

The team had considered redesigning the Collection as either a three-story or two-story extended mall to satisfy Saks, an “outrageously” expensive move that could have proved tough on existing tenants.

Instead, Wilhoite says the team nixed the big-box concept altogether and envisioned a retail center with smaller shops and restaurants and a grocery anchor. That meant for some demolition—another risk, but one that helped pave the way for L.L. Bean, Old Navy, Cyclebar, Crunch Fitness, Matt the Miller’s Tavern, Pies & Pints, Z Gallerie and Mitchell’s Gold + Bob Williams. Envision Cinema will open in late 2018.

“We’re probably the only developer in the business to tear out 70,000 square feet of leasable area to create public space,” Wilhoite says. “And that’s one thing that’s really unique here. We wanted an experience, which is the plaza. But behind the scenes? We had too much retail. The depths were too deep, and the tenants we were looking for, we wanted more of a lifestyle

Mark Wilhoite, chief development officer at PREP Property Group

product. At the end of the day, the project we built was the right thing for the market.”

In the meantime, work wrapped on the office tower in October 2015. PREP and broker Jones Lang LaSalle (JJL) made quick work there, inking Merrill Lynch, Unlimited Systems, The Hauser Group, RoundTower Technologies and others.

Today, the tower, at 292,000 square feet, is 96 percent occupied, Wilhoite says.

Technology companies, in particular, are in love.

“The way the building looked—the swoop of the roof, and all that new glass— and where it was located, they wanted to be here,’” Wilhoite says.

Now, the only key missing link is that grocery store anchor. Whole Foods 365 has been pending at Kenwood Collection since first announced in 2015. Wilhoite hopes the store will open sometime in 2018—Whole Foods wants to further test its 365 concept, which is new, and navigate its 2017 acquisition by Amazon.

And while there’s still square footage to fill, when Whole Foods debuts, Wilhoite will consider Kenwood Collection “fully complete.” Retail stands at 265,000 square feet.

“We’re almost to a stabilized basis, which is our goal with all these projects,” he says.

“Everybody is paying rent—even Whole Foods; they’re paying full rent, which is sort of unique when a store’s not open.”

Wilhoite calls Kenwood Collection the “best project” he’s ever worked in terms

of its “complexity, excitement, notoriety.”

But he’s most proud they were able to bring back a handful of contractors who “were hung out to dry” in the Bear Creek fiasco. More than 60 contractors were owed more than $40 million after the project went bust, according to Cincinnati law firm Benjamin, Yocum & Heather, which represented 15 of them in recovery efforts.

Dozens of others received little to nothing.

In November 2012, Matt Daniels, Bear Creek Capital managing director, was indicted on 25 counts of conspiracy, fraud and money laundering in a case investigated by the FBI and IRS, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Officials said Daniels diverted funds from Kenwood Towne Place for his personal use, and concealed the status of the project to lenders.

He was acquitted in December 2013. He and his legal team maintained mistakes were made, but nothing illegal. Daniels is now a principal at Meridian Realty Capital on Montgomery Road.

“What happened here with Bear Creek was atrocious,” Wilhoite says. “Somebody could write a book just about that piece of it. But for the contractors left for dead, instead of some of those guys losing everything, they were able to come back and work with us. And at the end of the day, those guys were some of the best contractors we dealt with. To us, it was a win-win.”

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LEADING LAWYERS

2018

If you have to hire a lawyer, you want to make sure you have a good one when you do. For 13 years, registered lawyers in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana have been invited by Cincy to submit ballots nominating the best among their colleagues. Results are fact-checked and approved by an advisory board. Self-nominated lawyers are not included. Votes from lawyers in the same firm carry less weight. Three awardees are profiled and this year’s 265 Leading Lawyers are listed alphabetically by specialty.

– The Editors

BRIAN C. THOMAS

KAREN K. GAUNT

JOHN MONGELLUZZO

Graydon Head & Ritchie Workers Compensation

Dinsmore & Shohl Copyright & Intellectual Property

Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP Corporation, Commercial

Brian Thomas, a partner at Graydon Head & Ritchie and chairman of the firm’s Workers’ Compensation Practice Group, says he loves to solve problems. He has 15 years of experience representing employers in a wide range of employment matters, including workplace health and safety.

His wife, however, has gently reminded him that he doesn’t have to always solve problems. “My wife tells me, ‘Sometimes I just want you to listen,’” he says. “So that’s something I’m trying to do now is not necessarily jump to ‘Here’s the solution.’”

But his clients probably like the fact that Thomas is able to come up with a solution to their employment issues. A portion of Thomas’ work is representing companies in their workers compensation defense; however, he also handles anything dealing with a company’s employees such as discipline, termination or leave.

Thomas may have seen himself helping companies while an undergraduate at Georgia Institute of Technology, but certainly not as a lawyer. A couple of classes in business law and management convinced him that practicing law was what he really wanted to do.

– Eric Spangler

Karen Gaunt says no one in her family was surprised when she decided to go into law.

“My mom likes to tell a story; when I was very young my cousins and older siblings had been playing a days long Monopoly game that they had left. …Apparently I had moved some of the game pieces. So my mom was questioning me about it and finally I said to her, ‘If I did do it, what would [happen]?’” Gaunt says. “She said she knew right then that I was going to be a lawyer because I was already negotiating before providing information.”

Today, Gaunt specializes in copyright and intellectual property law at Dinsmore & Shohl. She calls it “brand counseling from a 10,000-foot level.”

With a new company, that could include helping the company decide how to brand itself. “You can choose this mark, you might infringe somebody else or you might not infringe somebody else, but you might have a hard time protecting it. [I’m] trying to give them a longer term view,” Gaunt says.

With a large company, she may send cease and desist letters or enforce a copyright in federal court.

- Corinne Minard

John Mongelluzzo says he fell in love with the business side of the practice of law when he clerked for Wendy’s while in law school. “I really loved what I learned through that experience—what in-house counsel can do for their clients—and I was very fortunate to be able to follow that dream,” he says.

Mongelluzzo, partner-in-charge of the Cincinnati office of Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP, a Cleveland-based law firm, started his career with SDRC, a large engineering and software firm, where he became the senior vice president and general counsel until it was sold in 2001.

Mongelluzzo joined Calfee in 2012 and has served as a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and Diversity and Inclusion Committee since 2013 and the firm’s Management Committee since 2015.

“Because of my background and experience I have a pretty broad range of experience so I can cover a lot of practice areas with my clients,” he says.

When he’s not practicing law, Mongelluzzo enjoys giving back to the community as a chairman on several nonprofit charities, including the Heart Ball.

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Cincy LEADING LAWYERS 2018 [ Alphabetical by Specialty ] ANTITRUST & TRADE REGULATION

Daniel J. Buckley Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP

G. Jack Donson Jr. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

David T. Bules Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

W.B. (Bill) Markovits Markovits, Stock & DeMarco, LLC

James E. Burke Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

Mark L. Silbersack Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Eric K. Combs Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

ANTITRUST LAW & APPELLATE LITIGATION

Grant S. Cowan Frost Brown Todd LLC

Matthew C. Blickensderfer Frost Brown Todd LLC

Colleen M. Devanney Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP

BANKING

Renee Filiatraut AK Steel Corp.

CIVIL LITIGATION Mark G. Arnzen Arnzen Storm & Turner PSC Beth A. Bryan Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Deepak K. Desai Santen & Hughes Michael D. Eagen Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

CLASS ACTION/PRODUCT LIABILITY Tiffany Reece Clark The David J. Joseph Company Frank C. Woodside III Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Michael J. Suffern Ulmer & Berne LLP COMMERCIAL & CONTRACT

Alphonse A. Gerhardstein Gerhardstein & Branch

Charles C. Bissinger Jr. Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP

Brian D. Goldwasser White, Getgey & Meyer Co., LPA

Jeffrey S. Schloemer Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

David P. Kamp White, Getgey & Meyer Co., LPA

Joanne M. Schreiner Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Louis F. Gilligan Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

Jeffrey C. Mando Adams, Stepner, Woltermann & Dusing PLLC

Hani R. Kallas Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP

BANKRUPTCY

Mark T. Hayden Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Paul B. Martins Helmer, Martins, Rice & Popham LPA

Philomena Saldanha Ashdown Strauss & Troy LPA

Mary C. Henkel Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP

James F. McCarthy Katz Teller

Richard Boydston Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP

Robert P. Johnson Thompson Hine LLP

Robert A. Pitcairn Jr. Katz Teller

J. Michael Debbeler Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP

Scott A. Kane Squire Patton Boggs, LLP

Michael Scheier Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

Paige L. Ellerman Frost Brown Todd LLC

Nathaniel Lampley Jr. Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP

Joseph W. Shea III SheaHartmann LLP

Eric Goering Goering & Goering

Jacob D. Mahle Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP

Timothy J. Hurley Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Deborah P. Majoras Procter & Gamble

Donald L. Stepner Adams, Stepner, Woltermann & Dusing PLLC

Kevin E. Irwin Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

Beth Schneider Naylor Frost Brown Todd LLC

Stephen D. Lerner Squire Patton Boggs, LLP

John J. Reister Millikin & Fitton Law Firm

Kim Martin Lewis Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Eric W. Richardson Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP

Douglas L. Lutz Frost Brown Todd LLC

Russell S. Sayre Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

BIOTECH

Philip Smith GE Aviation

Reuel D. Ash Ulmer & Berne LLP James A. Dressman III Dressman Benzinger LaVelle Lynn M. Schulte Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Randall S. Jackson Jr. Wood Herron & Evans LLP David E. Jefferies Wood Herron & Evans LLP Joseph P. Thomas Ulmer & Berne LLP BUSINESS W. Ashley Hess Baker & Hostetler LLP BUSINESS & EMERGING COMPANIES Patrick Nesbitt Patrick Nesbitt, Attorney

Jack F. Fuchs Thompson Hine LLP

Christina M. Sprecher Frost Brown Todd LLC Mark A. Vander Laan Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Victor A. Walton Jr. Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP BUSINESS, GENERAL Stephen S. Holmes Cors & Bassett LLC Jonathan D. Sams Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

BUSINESS LITIGATION

Michael T. Sutton Raines, Dusing & Sutton PLLC

Kent Britt Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP

George H. Vincent Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

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COMMERCIAL LITIGATION Steven C. Coffaro Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL COMMERCIAL, SECURITIES Matthew S. Parrish Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP COMMERICAL Kevin Feazell Cors & Bassett LLC Adam M. Vernick Dinsmore & Shohl LLP COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA

Richard S. Wayne Strauss & Troy LPA

Susan Grogan Faller Frost Brown Todd LLC

CIVIL LITIGATION, BUSINESS LITIGATION

Stephen E. Gillen Wood Herron & Evans LLP

Jamie M. Ramsey Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

COMPUTER, INTERNET & E-COMMERCE

CIVIL LITIGATION, BUSINESS, GENERAL

Alan J. Hartman Ulmer & Berne LLP

John B. Nalbandian Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

COMPUTER, INTERNET & E-COMMERCE, CONSTRUCTION

CIVIL LITIGATION, EMPLOYMENT

Steven W. Weeks Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Robert W. Hojnoski Reminger, Co. LPA

CONSTRUCTION

CIVIL LITIGATION, FALSE CLAIMS ACT James B. Helmer Helmer, Martins, Rice & Popham LPA CIVIL LITIGATION, GENERAL PRACTICE

D. Scott Gurney Frost Brown Todd LLC Mark H. Klusmeier Mark H. Klusmeier Attorney Leonard A. Weakley Jr. Jedson Engineering CONSTRUCTION, PATENT

Todd V. McMurtry Hemmer DeFrank Wessels, PLLC

Joseph A. Cleves Jr. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

CIVIL LITIGATION, MALPRACTICE, PRODUCT LIABILITY

COPYRIGHT

Brian Hurley Schroeder, Maundrell, Barbiere & Powers

Karen K. Gaunt Dinsmore & Shohl LLP COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARK Louis K. Ebling Thompson Hine LLP

Calfee is honored to have eight attorneys named 2018 Cincy Leading Lawyers.

David T. Bules

Michael B. Hurley

John A. Mongelluzzo

Matthew S. Parrish

Business Litigation

Corporate, Mergers

Commerical, Corporation

Commercial, Securities

Jamie M. Ramsey

James A. Singler

Sean S. Suder

Donald L. Warner, III

Civil/Business Litigation

Trust

Real Estate, Zoning

Governmental

Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP is a full-service corporate law firm with 160 attorneys serving clients across the country and globally from our offices in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus and Washington, D.C.

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Register at www.nkychamber.com/events Members: $30, Non Members: $45

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• Get answers to your CPA and legal questions. Forward your questions to Bill prior to the workshop!

• All attendees receive a one-hour complimentary follow-up consultation with Bill.

8:00 am • Session 1: Top 10 Tax Planning Mistakes • Choice of Entity-Sole Proprietor, S or C Corporation • Maximize retirement plan deductions • Maximize your tax deductions • Avoid IRS audit problems

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CORPORATE & BANKRUPTCY

CORPORATE/SECURITIES

Louis F. Solimine Thompson Hine LLP

Bridget C. Hoffman Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

CORPORATE & BUSINESS LITIGATION

CORPORATION

CRIMINAL DEFENSE Perry Leslie Ancona Perry L. Ancona Co. LPA

Stephen Ewald Medpace, Inc.

Breck Weigel GE Aviation

Martin S. Pinales Pinales Stachler Young Burrell & Crouse Co LPA

Maggie A. Muething Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

CORPORATE FINANCE

R. Guy Taft Strauss & Troy LPA

Tracey A. Puthoff Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

CORPORATE

CORPORATE FINANCE, REAL ESTATE

Andrew R. Berger Katz Teller

Charles M. Rittgers Rittgers & Rittgers

Peter Rosenwald Peter Rosenwald Attorney at Law

CORPORATION, COMMERICAL

Edward D. Diller Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

John A. Mongelluzzo Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

CRIMINAL LAW R. Scott Croswell III Croswell & Adams Co. LPA

CORPORATION/PARTNERSHIP

CORPORATE LAW

Tom Bosse The Law Offices of Thomas W. Bosse, PLLC

Peter A. Draugelis Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Karen J. Renz Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP

Calvin D. Buford Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Neil Ganulin Frost Brown Todd LLC

Jeffrey L. Rohr Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP

Mark J. Jahnke Katz Teller

Steven R. Adams The Law Offices of Steven R. Adams, LLC

Brian C. Judkins Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

CORPORATE LENDING, REAL ESTATE

C. Christopher Muth C. Christopher Muth, Ltd.

Robert H. Lyons Lyons & Lyons

Michael J. Moeddel Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

Stephen M. Griffith Jr. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

CRIMINAL

Joseph B. Suhre IV Suhre & Associates LLC

Susan B. Zaunbrecher Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

CORPORATE, TAX & WEALTH PLANNING

David DeVita Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Ben F. Wells Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Robert S. Fischer Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP DUI

Kathleen M. Brinkman Porter Wright Morris & Arthur

ELDER LAW Jennifer Anstaett Wood & Lamping LLP

Jonathan N. Fox Lyons & Lyons

Matthew L. Darpel Darpel Elder Law Services

Porter Wright is proud to congratulate Kathleen Brinkman and David Croall, who are listed as “Leading Lawyers” in this month’s issue of Cincy Magazine.

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Michael A. Laing Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

ENVIRONMENTAL

EMPLOYMENT & LABOR

Robert A. Bilott Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

EMERGING COMPANIES

David T. Croall Porter Wright Morris & Arthur

Kim K. Burke Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

George D. Molinsky Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Randolph H. Freking Freking Myers & Reul, LLC

William D. Hayes Frost Brown Todd LLC

David J. Willbrand Thompson Hine LLP

Michael S. Glassman Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Thomas T. Terp Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

James M. Zimmerman Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Mark D. Guilfoyle Dressman Benzinger LaVelle

FAMILY

EMERGING COMPANIES/ VENTURE CAPITAL

Michael W. Hawkins Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Robert W. McDonald Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Marc Mezibov Mezibov Butler

EMPLOYMENT

Charles M. Roesch Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Gregory L. Adams Croswell & Adams Co. LPA

C.J. Schmidt III Wood & Lamping LLP

Phyllis G. Bossin Phyllis G. Bossin & Associates LPA

EMPLOYMENT LAW & ESTATE PLANNING

Stephanie A. Dietz Dietz & Overmann PLLC

Eric G. Bruestle Roetzel & Andress LPA

Trista Goldberg Beth Silverman & Associates

Janet E. Pecquet Law Offices of Burke & Pecquet, LLC.

Doreen Canton Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Jennifer W. Colvin Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL Curtis Cornett Cors & Bassett LLC Caroline M. DiMauro Jackson Lewis PC David G. Holcombe Baker & Hostetler LLP Samantha A. Koeninger Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP

Randal S. Bloch Wagner & Bloch

Adrienne J. Roach Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL Jeffrey M. Rollman Rollman, Handorf & Conyers, LLC Timothy B. Theissen Strauss & Troy LPA FINANCE & BANKRUPTCY Michael J. O’Grady Frost Brown Todd LLC FIRST AMENDMENT

Zachary D. Smith ZDS Law

John C. Greiner Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP

FAMILY/DOMESTIC RELATIONS

FIRST AMENDMENT, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

EMPLOYMENT, CIVIL LITGATION

Barbara J. Howard Barbara J. Howard Co. LPA

Robert Maxwell Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

Wijdan Jreisat Katz Teller

CETRULO, MOWERY & HICKS, P.S.C.

Mary Ellen Malas Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

Monica Dias Frost Brown Todd LLC FIRST AMENDMENT/ CRIMINAL LAW H. Louis Sirkin Santen & Hughes GENERAL LITIGATION Theresa L. Nelson Strauss & Troy LPA GOVERNMENTAL Donald L. Warner Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

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Michael J. Zavatsky Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

LITIGATION

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE John D. Holschuh Jr. Santen & Hughes

INSURANCE

Daniel J. Donnellon Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP

Robert Cetrulo Cetrulo, Mowery & Hicks

Jack B. Harrison Cors & Bassett LLC

Susanne Cetrulo Cetrulo, Mowery & Hicks

Kyle E. Hern University of Cincinnati

HEALTH CARE

Pamela Morgan Hodge Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

Lynne Longtin Crehan & Thumann LLC

Adam D. Colvin Squire Patton Boggs, LLP

Brian S. Sullivan Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Julia B. Meister Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

William M. Freedman Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Thomas A. Sweeney Sweeney & Fiser PLLC

LITIGATION, CONSTRUCTION LAW

B. Scott Boster Ulmer & Berne LLP

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Shannah J. Morris GE Aviation

Frank D. Chaiken Thompson Hine LLP

MALPRACTICE

Michael A. Hirschfeld Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP

Anthony Springer US Attorney’s Office GOVERNMENTAL/PUBLIC FINANCE Bradley N. Ruwe Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Thomas W. Kahle Baker & Hostetler LLP HEALTH LIFE SCIENCES Mark A. McAndrew Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Gregory F. Ahrens Wood Herron & Evans LLP

MERGERS Melvin A. Bedree Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP D. Brock Denton Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL James C. Kennedy Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

Roger N. Braden Braden Humfleet & Devine, PLC

INTERNATIONAL

IMMIGRATION

Paul Allaer Thompson Hine LLP

Antonia Mitroussia Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Toshio Nakao Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Christopher T. Musillo Musillo Unkenholt

Michael R. Oestreicher Thompson Hine LLP

IMMIGRATION & NATURALIZATION

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW

Bea V. Larsen The Center for Resolution of Disputes LLC

Gregory Parker Rogers Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Carl J. Stitch Jr. White, Getgey & Meyer Co., LPA

Richard I. Fleischer Fleischer Law Firm LLC

Edward E. Steiner Squire Patton Boggs, LLP

William A. Posey Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

MERGERS, CORPORATE

MEDIATION/ARBITRATION

Michael B. Hurley Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP NONPROFIT/TAX EXEMPT David W. Burleigh Buechner Haffer Meyers & Koenig Co., LPA Ronald C. Christian Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Daniel E. Burke Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP

Bill Posey is a well-known and respected trial lawyer representing individuals, families and corporate defendants in high-value significant litigation. He has been recognized as a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Litigation Council of America, and named to the Best Lawyers in America and Ohio Super Lawyers lists.

Bill has represented injury victims and their families throughout Ohio and Kentucky. Initial consultations are without charge. He has represented corporations in sophisticated product liability claims throughout the United States.

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PRODUCT LIABILITY, PERSONAL INJURY

Glenn D. Bellamy Wood Herron & Evans LLP

Peter L. Ney Rendigs, Fry, Kiely & Dennis LLP

David H. Brinkman Wood Herron & Evans LLP

REAL ESTATE Monica Gearding Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Jospeph Cruse Jr. Law Offices of Joseph R. Cruse Jr. David M. Lafkas Eureka Ranch!

J. Dwight Poffenberger Jr. Wood Herron & Evans LLP

William R. Graf Graf Stiebel & Coyne

SECURITIES Arthur F. McMahon III Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP SPORTS

William E. Hesch William E. Hesch Law Firm

W. Stuart Dornette Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Daniel J. Hoffheimer Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

TAX

Kara H. Lyons Lyons & Lyons

Stephen R. Hunt Aronoff Rosen & Hunt LPA

Henry G. Alexander Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP

Scott P. Kadish Ulmer & Berne LLP

Mark A. Engel Bricker & Eckler LLP

William L. Montague Frost Brown Todd LLC TRUST, BUSINESS, GENERAL

Stephen M. King Thompson Hine LLP

Sonya S. Jindal Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

PATENT, COPYRIGHT

Monica Donath Kohnen Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP

Howard S. Levy Voorhees & Levy LLC

Steven J. Goldstein Frost Brown Todd LLC

Tamara Miano Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Patrick J. Mitchell Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

PERSONAL INJURY

Samuel M. Scoggins Frost Brown Todd LLC

J. Shane Starkey Thompson Hine LLP

Jeanne Cors Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Thomas M. Tepe Jr. Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

TRUST

Ralph W. Kohnen Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Kevin G. Rooney Wood Herron & Evans LLP

Blake R. Maislin Law Offices of Blake R. Maislin, LLC PERSONAL INJURY & BUSINESS LITIGATION

Susan E. Wheatley Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP WEALTH PLANNING & TAX LAW William F. Russo Katz Teller WHITE COLLAR CRIME

REAL ESTATE, ZONING

Mary L. Rust Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

T. Lawrence Hicks Cetrulo, Mowery & Hicks

Sean S. Suder Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

James A. Singler Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

PROBATE, ESTATE PLANNING

RETIREMENT

TRUST & ESTATE PLANNING

Mark S. Reckman Wood & Lamping LLP

Diane Schneiderman Episcopal Retirement Homes

William J. Baechtold Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP

Chad Ziepfel Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP WORKERS’ COMPENSATION Brian C. Thomas Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP C. Jeffrey Waite Jeffrey Waite & Associates Co. LPA

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Steven R. Adams has practiced law for 25 years, and has been in the private practice since 2000. He focuses his practice to DUI and criminal defense. He has been deemed an expert witness in field testing and breath testing in Ohio. He has litigated cases all the way to the Ohio Supreme Court and won. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America. He is rated as AV-preeminent by the Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Peer Review. He has been named an Ohio Super Lawyers for eight consecutive years and recently named in the top 100 Lawyers in Ohio by Super Lawyers magazine. Steven is also a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National College of DUI Defense. He frequently speaks as a guest lecturer/speaker at legal conferences regarding DUI defense. The Law Office of Steven R. Adams is included in the Best Law Firms in America. He also co-authored a book, Ohio OVI Defense; The Law and Practice and Kentucky DUI; The Law and Practice and Authored: Practice Law Like an Ironman: Unbeatable Checklists for Any Lawyer Creating and Building a Solo Or Small Firm

Gregory F. Ahrens is in his 31st year of practicing intellectual property law and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. His expertise is concentrated on intellectual property litigation, although he oversees others in all phases of the firm’s intellectual property practice, particularly in the chemical arts. In his litigation practice, Gregory has handled dozens of cases, many through jury trials and appeals, in numerous federal courts across the country, including the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, as well as in various state courts in Ohio.

Greg is currently a member of the Executive Committee of Wood Herron & Evans, which manage the firm’s operations.

The Law Offices of Steven R. Adams, LLC 8 W. Ninth St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 659-4442 notguiltyadams.com

Wood Herron & Evans LLP 2700 Carew Tower, 441 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 241-2324 gahrens@whe-law.com

Practice Areas DUI and Criminal Defense Family Law

Practice Area Intellectual Property

GLENN BELLAMY

PHYLLIS G. BOSSIN

DAVID H. BRINKMAN

Glenn Bellamy is a Partner with Wood Herron & Evans LLP. Glenn has 29 years of intellectual property litigation, patent and trademark prosecution, and U.S. Customs enforcement experience. He counsels clients on strategic plans for IP protection of everything from video games to firearms and has litigated cases in federal courts and before the International Trade Commission. Glenn has a B.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology, from the University of Cincinnati, 1984 and J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law, 1987.

Phyllis G. Bossin is a nationally recognized matrimonial lawyer who handles complex family law cases, including business valuations, high asset cases, complex compensation packages and high conflict custody cases.

Ms. Bossin is a Diplomate in the American College of Family Trial Lawyers and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. She is a past Chair of the Section of Family Law of the American Bar Association.

She has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for more than 23 years. She is a certified Family Law Relations Specialist in Ohio.

David H. Brinkman is a partner with Wood Herron & Evans LLP and is involved in all phases of the firm’s intellectual property practice. Admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1994, Mr. Brinkman is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and his expertise is concentrated in the areas of electronic, mechanical and electrical technologies. He has been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America.

Wood Herron & Evans LLP 2700 Carew Tower, 441 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 241-2324 gbellamy@whe-law.com Practice Area Intellectual Property Law

Phyllis G. Bossin & Associates 105 E. Fourth Street, Suite 1300 Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 421-4420 bossinlawemail@bossinlaw.com

Wood Herron & Evans LLP 2700 Carew Tower, 441 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 241-2324 dbrinkman@whe-law.com Practice Area Patent & Intellectual Property Law

Practice Areas Litigation Negotiation Mediation Collaborative practice

KATHLEEN BRINKMAN

CURTIS L. CORNETT

DAVID CROALL

Kathy represents corporations and individuals who face investigation or charges by federal authorities, or whose property the government seeks to forfeit. She has recently defended clients in environmental, immigration, public corruption, gambling, fraud, and false statements criminal investigations and forfeitures. She has experience in health care fraud matters, including False Claims Act cases. Kathy is a recognized authority in asset forfeiture and has taught the subject throughout the U.S. and abroad.

Curtis Cornett serves as vice president of Cors & Bassett. He practices mainly in the labor/employment area; however, he has a multi-faceted litigation practice so that he can handle his clients’ diverse needs with efficiency and expertise. Curtis has successfully tried numerous cases in federal court and state court. In addition to this, he has effectively represented clients before administrative agencies at the local, state and federal levels. Curtis received his Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law.

Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP 250 E, Fifth St., Suite 2200 Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 369-4240 kbrinkman@porterwright.com

Cors & Bassett 201 E. Fifth St., Suite 900 Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 852-8200

Dave has been representing employers in a wide variety of employment law matters for more than 30 years. Recently, his practice has been focused on employment discrimination, wrongful discharge and wage-hour litigation and preventive employment law counseling and training. He has achieved positive outcomes for clients in state and federal courts, representing a variety of employers, including hospitals, manufacturers, a major airline, a university, retailers and service providers.

Practice Areas White Collar Criminal Regulatory Defense Corporate Internal Investigations Asset Forfeiture

Practice Areas Labor & Employment Manufacturing & Distribution Transportation Commercial Litigation Auto Dealership Law

Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP 250 E, Fifth St., Suite 2200 Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 369-4240 dcroall@porterwright.com Practice Areas Labor & Employment

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Cincy LEADING LAWYERS 2018 STEPHEN P. EWALD

KEVIN R. FEAZELL

Stephen Ewald is the General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary for Medpace Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MEDP), a global clinical research organization headquartered in Cincinnati with approximately 2,500 employees across 35 countries. At Medpace, Mr. Ewald is responsible for legal and compliance, global human resources and global facilities. Prior to joining Medpace, Mr. Ewald worked in the financial services industry for nearly 20 years, including 10 years with Bank of America. In addition to his roles at Medpace, Mr. Ewald is a director and chief legal officer of LIB Therapeutics, LLC and CinRX Pharmaceuticals, LLC, and he manages legal affairs, government relations and real estate development for RBM Development Company, LLC.

Kevin Feazell serves as vice president of Cors & Bassett. His practice focuses on business law, concentrating on small to mid-size companies.

He offers general counsel on all aspects of business information, mergers and acquisitions, and contracts with an emphasis on legal issues relating to manufacturing and construction industries. Kevin also represents the firm’s clients in commercial and general litigation.

Medpace Holdings, Inc. 5375 Medpace Way Cincinnati, OH 45227 513-579-9911 s.ewald@medpace.com

Cors & Bassett 201 E. Fifth St., Suite 900 Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 852-8200 Practice Areas Business Construction Manufacturing & Distribution Commercial Litigation Creditor Rights

RENEE S. FILIATRAUT Renee S. Filiatraut is Vice President, External Relations, Labor and Litigation for the AK Steel Corporation.

Ms. Filiatraut manages labor relations and litigation matters for the company. In addition, she oversees government relations and communication matters for the company. Ms. Filiatraut joined AK Steel in 2011, and prior to that, was a Partner with Thompson Hine LLP where she was Vice Chair of the firm’s litigation practice and the women’s initiative.

AK Steel Corporation 9227 Centre Pointe Dr. West Chester, OH 45069 (513) 425-5000 aksteel.com Practice Areas In-House Legal

Practice Area Corporate

KENNETH GERMAIN

STEPHEN E. GILLEN

WILLIAM E. HESCH

Germain has more than 40 years of varied experience in the trademark/unfair competition field. He focuses his practice on trademark counseling, consulting and litigation. He is often retained as an expert witness working on cases involving some of the nation’s largest companies in high-stakes, cutting-edge cases. He is also available for Early Neutral Evaluation. In addition to his involvement at WHE, he recently taught Intellectual Property/Trademark courses at the NKU Chase School of Law and at the University of Dayton Law School’s Program in Law and Technology. Germain has a J.D. from New York University School of Law, 1969, and an A.B., magna cum laude, from Rutgers College, 1966.

Prior to entering private practice in 1994, Stephen Gillen served as house counsel for an education publishing company. He has written and spoken nationally on various publishing and copyright topics. Steve’s practice emphasizes publishing and entertainment transactions and disputes, Internet issues, advertising law, computer law, copyrights, technology transfer, trade secrets and related matters.

His clients include publishers, authors, artists, photographers, videographers, independent producers, Internet service providers, multimedia developers and software programmers. Mr. Gillen has a B.S.B.A from Miami University, 1975, and a J.D. from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law, 1980.

William E. Hesch founded his law firm and CPA firm in 1993, with an emphasis in estate and tax planning. As one of the few attorneys in the Cincinnati area who is also a CPA and Personal Financial Specialist, Mr. Hesch provides creative, practical solutions to complex legal, tax and retirement planning for business owners and individuals. His videos at www.heschlaw.com identify the Top 10 Mistakes Business Owners make in Tax, Succession and Estate Planning.

Wood Herron & Evans LLP 2700 Carew Tower, 441 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 241-2324 kgermain@whe-law.com

Wood Herron & Evans LLP 2700 Carew Tower, 441 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 241-2324 sgillen@whe-law.com

Practice Area Trademark Law

Practice Area Copyright & Intellectual Property Law

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William E. Hesch Law Firm, LLC 3047 Madison Road, Suite 205 Cincinnati, OH 45209 (513) 731-6601 www.heschlaw.com Practice Areas Purchase/Sale of Business Interests Estate Planning and Administration Succession Planning & Business Law Tax Planning for Business Owners Retirement Planning for Baby Boomers Elder Law Medicaid Planning

DANIEL J. HOFFHEIMER

STEPHEN S. HOLMES

BARBARA J. HOWARD

A former president of both the Cincinnati Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association, Cincinnati chapter, Dan Hoffheimer is a partner with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where his law practice is concentrated in nonprofit and charitable organization law, estate planning, trust and probate law, family businesses, and related issues. Dan is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and is board certified as a specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the Ohio State Bar Association Specialty Board.

He has also been named one of the Best Lawyers in America, a Leading Lawyer by Cincy Magazine, one of the top 100 SuperLawyers in Ohio and one of the top 50 SuperLawyers in Cincinnati by Law and Politics Magazine.

Stephen Holmes serves as president of Cors & Bassett and as a member of its executive committee.

His practice is generally concentrated in the representation of family- and privately owned business clients. He represents clients in all major areas of law related to business operations and also practices extensively in the area of transportation law. He is a graduate of Transylvania University and the University of Kentucky College of Law.

Barbara J. Howard and her law firm provide services in all areas of family law, serving clients in the Greater Cincinnati area, including Hamilton, Clermont and Warren counties. A highly skilled litigator and negotiator, Howard, who is a past president of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Cincinnati Bar Association, is trained as a collaborative law practitioner and is a member of the Cincinnati Academy of Collaborative Professionals.

She is also Chair of the Board of Trustees of Xavier University and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Volunteer Lawyers for the Poor.

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP 425 Walnut St., Suite 1800 Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-357-9328. hoffheimer@taftlaw.com Practice Areas Trust & Estate Planning

Cors & Bassett 201 E. Fifth St., Suite 900 Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 852-8200 Practice Areas Business Estate Planning Real Estate Transportation Liquor & Hospitality

Barbara J. Howard Co., L.P.A. 120 E. Fourth St., Suite 960 Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 421-7300 barbarajhoward.com Practice Area Family Law

RANDALL S. JACKSON, JR.

DAVID E. JEFFERIES

LORI KRAFTE

Randy Jackson is a partner with Wood Herron & Evans LLP and is in the firm’s Chemical/Materials Sciences and Biotech Practice Groups.

While involved in all phases of intellectual property representation, Randy’s expertise is heavily concentrated in the chemical and biotechnology areas. He was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1998, the Kentucky Bar in 1999, and is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He also is admitted before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. District Court.

David E. Jefferies is a partner with Wood Herron & Evans LLP and is involved in all phases of the firm’s intellectual property practice. Admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1998 and the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio in 1999, Mr. Jefferies is also registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He joined Wood Herron & Evans in 1998 and his expertise is concentrated in patent prosecution and infringement evaluation in the areas of biology, biotech, pharmaceuticals and biomedical devices.

Lori Krafte is a Partner with Wood Herron & Evans LLP. Lori counsels clients in all areas of advertising and media law, privacy, trademarks, copyrights, and domain name disputes and other internet law matters. Krafte has been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America in the fields of advertising law, trademarks, copyrights, and IP litigation; and she has been named to Ohio Super Lawyers for a number of years, including as one of the top 25 women lawyers in Cincinnati four times, and one of the top 50 women lawyers in Ohio in 2010. She is also a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US). Krafte has a J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law, 1998, a Doctor of Philosophy from The Claremont Graduate School, 1989, and a B.A. from Indiana University, 1977.

Wood Herron & Evans LLP 2700 Carew Tower, 441 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 241-2324 rjackson@whe-law.com Practice Areas Chemical & Biotech Patent Law

Wood Herron & Evans LLP 2700 Carew Tower, 441 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 241-2324 djefferies@whe-law.com Practice Areas Biotech & Pharmaceutical Patent Law

Wood Herron & Evans LLP 2700 Carew Tower, 441 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 241-2324 lkrafte@whe-law.com Practice Area Media & Intellectual Property Law

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Cincy LEADING LAWYERS 2018 TODD V. MCMURTRY

ANTONIA MITROUSSIA

Todd V. McMurtry is a member at Hemmer DeFrank Wessels, PLLC in Ft. Mitchell, Ky. Todd has extensive experience in individual and business litigation matters. Todd also mediates business law disputes. Todd currently serves on the Board of Governors for the Kentucky Bar Association and the board of the Northern Kentucky Volunteer Lawyers. He was formerly president of the Northern Kentucky Bar Association. Todd also serves as city attorney for Ft. Wright and Park Hills. Todd is admitted to practice in Kentucky and Ohio.

Antonia Mitroussia counsels domestic and multinational employers on foreign recruitment strategies and immigration compliance, including how to best manage their foreign labor force, transfer employees from abroad, and hire new foreign professionals in the U.S. She represents clients on complex employment and related family-based immigration transactions through multiple federal adjudicative stages of the U.S. Dept. of State and the U.S. Depts. of Labor and Homeland Security. Ms. Mitroussia is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and past Secretary of the Board of Directors of the European-American Chamber of Commerce, Greater Cincinnati Chapter. She attended the University of Athens, Greece, and received her B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Cincinnati and her J.D. degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law.

Hemmer DeFrank Wessels, PLLC 250 Grandview Drive, Suite 500 Ft. Mtichell, KY 41017 (859) 344-1188 tmcmurtry@hemmerlaw.com Practice Areas Legal Malpractice Business Litigation and Mediation

Taft Stettinius & Hollister 425 Walnut St., Suite 1800 Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 357-9665 mitroussia@taftlaw.com

PATRICK NESBITT For 36 years, Mr. Nesbitt has had primarily a legal planning practice for owneroperated businesses’ formation and governance issues, as well as handling personnel issues, tax matters, employee benefits, contractual disputes, and transactional matters such as acquisitions and sale-of-business. Billing begins on explicit agreement.

Patrick Nesbitt 8050 Beckett Center Drive, Suite 113 Cincinnati, OH 45069 Mailing Address PO Box 43289 Cincinnati, OH 45243 (513) 755-2600 pnesbitt@pnesbitt.com Practice Areas Business Law

Practice Area Immigration

J. DWIGHT POFFENBERGER, JR.

KEVIN G. ROONEY

JEFFREY WAITE

Dwight Poffenberger is a partner with Wood Herron & Evans LLP and is involved in all phases of the firm’s intellectual property practice. Admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1994, Mr. Poffenberger is also registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He joined Wood Herron & Evans in 1995, following prior experience at the USPTO where he was a patent examiner. He received a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan in 1987 and his Juris Doctor degree from the George Mason University School of Law in 1993.

Kevin G. Rooney is a Partner with Wood Herron & Evans and is involved in all facets of the firm’s practice. He focuses his expertise on patent and trademark procurement, enforcement, counseling and strategic planning. His experience includes a wide range of counseling on technologies ranging from medical devices and industrial equipment to telecommunications.

Waite is a 1981 graduate of The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. He is certified as a specialist in Ohio Workers’ Compensation law by the Ohio State Bar Association, and has co-authored a 1,200-page, two-volume text, titled Ohio Workers’ Compensation Law Practice Guide. Waite operates a limited practice and is focused on representation of a select number of complex litigation matters involving Ohio workers’ compensation, invasion of privacy, improper release of confidential information, fraud, infliction of severe emotional stress, improper accessing of computer and other electronic data in violation of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, and the collection of damages for miscalculation of employees as contractors.

Wood Herron & Evans LLP 2700 Carew Tower, 441 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 241-2324 dpoffenberger@whe-law.com Practice Area Intellectual Property

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The Law Office of Jeffrey Waite Co., L.P.A. 639 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 549-7726 Practice Area Workers’ Compensation

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All About the Party

THE NEWPORT SYNDICATE HAS EVERYTHING COUPLES NEED FOR THEIR IDEAL WEDDING

ABOVE: The Newport Syndicate has one of the largest dance floors in the area.

By Madison Rodgers

BELOW: The Syndicate offerss linens and china.

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ith 22 years of experience at Newport Syndicate under her belt, Sharon Forton, owner and operator at Newport Syndicate, knows the importance of a wedding. “People are always hung up on the design, but they always forget about the party itself,” says Forton. “People remember how much fun they had, not the little details.”

The Newport Syndicate has two rooms that can be used for receptions. These rooms are complete with dance floors that really bring the party to life. The Grand Ballroom has one of the largest dance floors in the Cincinnati area, and the Ambassador Room has a recessed marble sunken dance floor. The Ambassador Room also has a built-in surround system that allows for the party to be heard loud and clear.

The Grand Ballroom has a capacity of 420 people and the Ambassador Room has a capacity of 300 people. Both ballrooms are popular for wedding receptions. Newport Syndicate has the ability to host a California-style ceremony and reception for up to 450 guests.

All of the catering is done on-site and

the wedding couple works with a gourmet chef to craft their perfect menu. New port Syndicate also offers a complimentary tasting beforehand to ensure that everything meets t he ex pectat ions of the bride and groom.

The reception can also include cake cutting and plating, china and glassware, setup and cleanup, linens, centerpieces, and chair covers. The reception includes a 5-hour time slot, as well.

Newport Syndicate hosts about 100 weddings a year. “By the end of January we have every weekend booked,” Forton says. Forton has planned about 2,500 weddings throughout her career. “We can really help people from making mistakes,” Forton says, “or at least present them with the possible outcome before they make a decision. We want people to be happy that they decided to come to the event.”

Whether you’re thinking of a more traditional or a more custom wedding, Newport

Syndicate offers both. “The times have really changed. We do more themed weddings than we use to,” Forton says. Some of the themes that Newport Syndicate have done in the past include Superhero, Masquerade, and even a Speakeasy-themed wedding. They also have an Alice in Wonderland theme scheduled for 2018.

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The Right Cov er age BUSINESSES, LARGE AND SMALL, MAY NEED MORE INSUR ANCE TO BE FULLY PROTECTED

By Bill Ferguson Jr.

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ost consumers are familiar with the basic insurance products: Health, life, auto, and property and casualty are a part of almost everyone’s life in some way or another.

Not familiar to many are the various types of business insurance. Corporations or nonprofits—large and small—spend billions of dollars each year protecting the assets of their organizations. Even families who’ve spent generations building their businesses can benefit from a number of insurance products when something goes awry.

Lacy Rex, an associate client executive in the Cincinnati offices of Clevelandbased Oswald Companies, specializes in the various types of insurance that protect companies against loss. She says some key types of liability insurance can help businesses guard against lawsuits and losses.

Rex says businesses should first consider directors and officers (or D&O) liability, employment practices liability, fiduciary liability, crime coverage and kidnap and ransom coverage.

“Directors and officers liability essentially is set up to protect the personal assets of the directors and executive officers, but it also extends to the entity itself, so the company and the balance sheet of the organization as well,” she says. “There are different types of directors and officers liability coverage, too—not-for-profit, private and public companies. It gets more granular from there. A lot of times, it has to be tailored to the organization and their needs.”

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Directors and officers liability insurance helps cover legal defense costs and damages that result from wrongful-action allegations and lawsuits brought against the board of directors and/or officers of a company, according to Travelers Cos. Inc., a leading D&O liability insurance underwriter.

Rex says companies can request standard D&O policies that protect board members and officers, as well as the company, but policies can also be tailored to individuals who sit on several boards or are involved in nonprofits—these are called independent directors liability policies—so that they are protected in situations beyond a single board.

Oswald, an employee-owned insurer founded in 1893, is an independent insurance broker that works with a number of insurance carriers on a variety of products serving clients in all 50 states and globally.

“Every company has its own unique risks that we’re trying to protect,” Rex says. “For us, we put together Oswald-enhancement endorsements with all of our clients, so it amends the terms of the insurance contract to provide the best, most favorable terms. We pre-negotiate that on the front end; no matter the size of the client, they get the benefit of our intellectual property that we’ve invested in and partner with the carriers to get the best terms and conditions that we can in the marketplace.”

Lloyd’s marketed D&O insurance beginning in the 1930s, but it wasn’t until the 1980s that those policies became more common.

The price of D&O insurance policy premiums depends on various factors, but

chiefly, “it’s more the size of the organization—revenues and assets, that type of thing,” Rex says. “If you’re a not-for-profit, they’re usually priced pretty aggressively, with lots of bells and whistles. For a private company, it’s going to be more traditional.

If a company is doing poorly, it’s going to be much more expensive because, obviously, you’re seeing a downward trend.

Potentially, you’re going to have more concerns for being sued.”

D&O claims can be costly. Chubb, another leading D&O policy underwriter, reported in its “2013 Private Company Risk Survey” that the average cost of a directors and officers event is $697,902, considering judgments, settlements, fines and legal fees. Citing a “2012 Directors and Officers Liability Survey”

by Towers Watson, it said 27 percent of private companies and 33 percent of public companies surveyed faced a D&O claim in the past 10 years.

“If you don’t have D&O, you have to defend with the assets you have available,” Rex says. “It’s going to take away from other projects or the cash flow of the business.

Claims can come from competitors, they can come from your clients or vendors— they can even come from your employees.”

She says many companies think that they don’t need directors and officers liability “because their corporation is structured in such a way that if you have a claim, it’s not going to pierce the corporate veil. I’ve seen some interesting claims where the claim began as a crime loss and culminated in another insurance carrier

Lacy Rex, associate client executive

subrogating against another company. So I’ve seen a crime loss morph into a D&O loss. You just never know how a claim is going shake out.”

Rex says that beyond directors and officers liability policies, companies also should take a look at other coverages.

Sexual harassment would be covered by employment practices liability, just like any other claim that involves religious or age bias, or wrongful termination, or breach of contract, for instance.

As for the explosion in reports of sexual harassment, “Do we think that we’ll see more? Yeah, I think so,” Rex says. “More and more people are coming forward. It’s more socially acceptable to talk about.”

That could lead to higher premiums, if more claims are made.

Fiduciary liability is another insurance that covers those who are involved in the management of pension, 401(k) and other employee-benefit plans. “We’re seeing an uptick in them because companies aren’t managing fees or understanding fees that are getting passed along to the plan members,” Rex says.

Commercial crime coverage can protect companies against fraud, burglary, robbery, destruction of property or employee dishonesty.

“We’re seeing a huge, huge uptick in social engineering claims under crime policies,” Rex says. “A third-party is fraudu-

It Can Happen to Anyone Lacy Rex, associate client executive for Oswald Companies, cited the following as examples of the costs of insurance claims: From Travelers Cos. Inc. (directors and officers claims): - An employee of a small, private business convinced the board of directors that he was qualified to step into the role of president of the company and was appointed. Under his leadership, the company’s financial position substantially weakened. On behalf of the company, a shareholder sued the board of directors, alleging that board members used poor judgment and did not act in the best interest of the company when they appointed the new president. The case eventually settled for $1.5 million, and legal fees totaled $300,000.

From Great American Insurance Group (employment practices liability claims): - A former employee filed an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charge of age discrimination and later filed a lawsuit alleging age discrimination and unpaid overtime.

The parties settled for $72,500, with an additional $40,000 in defense costs.

- A former employee alleged he was terminated for complaining about unsafe work conditions.

The matter settled for $35,000, but only after $70,000 was incurred in defense costs.

lently inducing someone within your organization to voluntarily—and that’s the key part, voluntarily—part with funds” through, say, a fraudulent email. Social engineering fraud is usually endorsed on the policy, she says, “so if you don’t see it, it’s probably not covered.”

Social engineering fraud would include an email purportedly from the chief executive officer to the chief financial officer, saying, “I’m tied up in meetings all day, we have a deal going that’s hushhush, and I need you to transfer money to XYZ.” It looks official, so the CFO makes the transfer, only to discover later that the CEO did not send the email.

Kidnap and ransom coverage is less common, but companies that do business in dangerous locales could benefit.

Rex, an Indiana native with a history degree from Indiana University, started working in the insurance industry 12 years ago in Buffalo, New York. “What I do requires a lot of problem-solving. It’s not an off-the-shelf product. For me, one of the benefits of having a liberal-arts degree is having critical-thinking and problemsolving skills.”

She says she didn’t consider insurance in college, but “I love solving problems for people.”

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Fueling the Link Between Transportation and Jobs

THE CINCINNATI USA REGIONAL CHAMBER IS WORKING TO MOVE THE TRANSPORTATION NEEDLE

By Gregory Sharpless

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ow does the Tristate not only ensure its current workforce remains in the area, but also attracts more workers to the region?

There are many ways, of course, but here’s a factor that is all too often taken for granted: good transportation options.

Consider: Without viable transportation options, a company’s potential employees never find their way to the best jobs.

Without the ability to get to work, current employees are soon replaced. And one of the first things job seekers do in scoping out new areas to relocate to is to evaluate their options for getting to and from work (and around town in general).

The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, however, has placed transportation high on its priority list and is working toward the launch of a regional transportation initiative in early 2018.

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ATTRACT, DEVELOP, CONNECT

First, some background is in order. The chamber’s three core focus areas or pillars are: - Harnessing the power of the region’s unique assets aka cheerleading the wonderful stuff in the region and creating events like Blink; - Expanding and diversifying the region’s talent base; and - Having a bold voice for business, which includes not only introducing legislation and government-affairs work but also the chamber’s work on infrastructure and transportation.

“W hy do Blink, for instance?” asks Jordan Vogel, vice president of Talent Initiatives. The answer, he says, is “talent, talent, talent. If we can do cool things like that, we keep the talent we have, and we attract new talent to the region. Arts and culture, breweries, parks, etc.—all of this is to attract talent to our region.”

When it comes to talent, says Vogel, the chamber has three focus areas.

“One, we attract new net talent to the region—especially areas such as Chicago, Atlanta, Louisville, New York, areas where

there’s already a migratory pattern in place.

And we work to strengthen those—we expose our chamber members to best practices such as ensuring that shift hours line up with transportation options. We provide educational programming.

“Two, we look to retain talent via development, enabling workers to improve their leadership skills. We widen the network of people who work in our programs. We want to make sure they stay in the region.

“Third is deepening ties to our community, getting this place ‘stickier,’ getting them tied into causes and not-for-profits etc., putting more ‘tentacles’ around them.”

So the chamber works to do three things: attract, develop and connect—connecting employers to employees, of course (and vice versa), but also connecting employees to transportation.

“Nothing can happen, though, until we can get people to work,” says Vogel.

MOVING THE TRANSPORTATION NEEDLE

When you think of a region’s transportation factors, says Peter Metz, the chamber’s transportation and coalition policy

manager, the first T hat i n it iat ive, things that come to scheduled to launch mind are typically somet ime in Q1 government-affairs 2018, w i l l set t he work, ta x dollars, framework for what the public-transporis to come i n t he tation system and region with regards so on. to transportation, But, he poi nts and how to achieve out, there’s also the it. The initiative will impact that transaddress a variety of por t at ion has on factors, says Metz, the private sector including: as well.

- Public t ransit “A n e m p l o y e r to connect people might be saying, ‘I to jobs: “W hat we have 20 open posihave is inadequate, tions, why don’t we we need to improve have the workforce?’ those options,” says “Well, it might be a Metz. The chamber Peter Metz, transportation and policy Jordan Vogel, vice president of talent combination of facadvocates a recoalition manager initiatives tors at work—locagional, multi-modal tion of the job versus transportation - 52 percent indicated that the region’s network that is affordable, reliable and where people live, perhaps the bus doesn’t turn during third shift, maybe the company top transportation priority should be plentiful. is competing with companies in Indianapo- building, repairing and expanding roads - Infrastructure projects designed to lis, Chicago or New York, and so on. and highways; 36 percent indicated the efficiently move people and goods within “It all comes back to transportation, and priority should be improving and expand- and through the region: “These projects how transportation connects people to ing public transportation. are critically important to our region, and jobs, health care and education.”

- The biggest barriers to using public include the Western Hills Viaduct and Last spring, as part of the chamber’s transportation, respondents indicated, Brent Spence Bridge projects.” transportation initiative, the chamber are: stops too far from home/destination - Funding plans that address the move undertook an eight-county poll focused on (61 percent); takes too long (57 percent); from concept to construction: “Where regional transportation issues. The poll re- doesn’t come often enough (52 percent); are the dollars going to come from? We sults, announced last summer, comprised can’t count on it to be on time (48 percent); need to address all levels of government the opinions of 800 voters and reflected don’t like riding public transit (41 percent); involvement.” data weighted to reflect the true geographic and too expensive (36 percent).

- Transportation innovation: “How distribution of the region’s voters. Here’s Then, in August, Metz and other mem- does technology—including autonomous just a sampling of the poll results: bers of the chamber joined business and vehicles—help solve the challenges our - Top five priorities when it comes to community leaders from across the re- region faces?” regional transportation projects: Ensuring gion in Indianapolis and Columbus. The that bus services are available to seniors purpose: “a deep dive into transformative PARTNERING FOR SOLUTIONS and people with disabilities; starting transportation initiatives” in those cities, Both Metz and Vogel point out that it’s construction on the Brent Spence Bridge as chamber president and CEO Jill Meyer key that the chamber is not operating in project; repairing deteriorating streets/ noted in the chamber e-newsletter. “In a vacuum when it comes to addressing roads; expanding the availability of transit Indy, we saw the fruits of a sustained and the region’s transportation challenges services for seniors/people with disabili- intentional effort by the entire community and solutions.

“We look at our peer cities such as Indiaties; and, expanding bus service to areas to invest in basic transit infrastructure to strengthen that city’s economic future. napolis, Nashville, Austin—what we see is where new jobs are.

- 64 percent of respondents indicated In Columbus, we got a fascinating look that each of those cities have a wide range of that deteriorating infrastructure was into their Smart Columbus work, which is stakeholders in the mix. We, too, are engag“extremely serious” or a “very serious” leading the national conversation on the ing with as many partners as we can. We challenge to the region, topped only by future of personal mobility and its impact can’t get the work done alone,” says Vogel. the cost of health care and childhood on every aspect of life.”

The value of the senior business leaders poverty, and tied with government waste/ Those August meetings helped lay and others involved in the regional transmismanagement. the groundwork for the development of portation initiative can’t be overstated, - About two-thirds of respondents see a a better transportation model for this says Metz. “They’ve made the commitment benefit to public transportation—and feel region—a regional transportation initia- to really dig into this issue—not just their that the region’s current transportation is tive “to move the needle where it needs own corporate issues, but broader regional outdated. issues as well.” n to go,” says Metz. w w w.

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Best in Business

BUSINESS CALENDAR Hello Cincy Day Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber

Feb. 2

Those who have recently moved to the region for work can learn more about the city and the Tristate in this immersive experience. Participants will be provided breakfast, lunch and a local beer/bourbon tasting while learning about the area’s neighborhoods, attractions and more. 8 a.m.5 p.m. $295. Cincinnati US Regional Chamber, 3 E. Fourth St., Downtown. 513-579-3111, cincinnatichamber.com.

Groundhog Economic Forecast Breakfast Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce

Feb. 2

Jim Russell, vice president and principal for Bahl & Gaynor Investment Council, will present at the Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce’s 18th annual Groundhog Economic Forecast Breakfast. 7:30-9 a.m.

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Members $25, non-members $30. Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton, 1 Riverfront Plaza, Hamilton. hamilton-ohio.com.

members. Receptions Banquet and Conference Center – South, 1379 Donaldson Road, Erlanger, Ky. 859-578-8800, nkychamber.com.

2018 Annual Meeting & SBDC Business Excellence Awards Luncheon Clermont Chamber of Commerce

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The Clermont Chamber of Commerce recognizes the Clermont Small Business Development Center’s Business Excellence award winners at this luncheon. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $55 members, $75 non-members.

Holiday Inn & Suites Cincinnati East, 4501 Eastgate Blvd., Eastgate. 513-576-5006, clermontchamber.com.

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Cincy Magazine’s annual leadership forum brings together the region’s most influential leaders to discuss the Tristate’s challenges.

This year’s theme is Tackling Child Poverty and will feature panelists Karen Bankston, Child Poverty Collaborative, and Rob Reifsnyder, United Way Cincinnati, among others. 7:15-9:30 a.m. $30, table of eight $220. Hilton Netherland Plaza, 35 W. Fifth St., Downtown. 513-297-1351, cincy.live.

Cincinnati Chamber Annual Dinner Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber

Feb. 22

The Cincinnati Chamber Annual Dinner honors the 2018 Great Living Cincinnatian Award honorees. This year’s honorees are Robert Kohlhepp, Dr. Chester Pryor, John F. Steele Sr., and Judith Van Ginkel.

5:30-8:30 p.m. $175. Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown. 513-579-3111, cincinnatichamber.com.

Kim Phillips, YWCA; Kevin Harris, The Ohio State University Extension; and John Vaughn, Miami Regionals Hamilton Downtown, will be discussing the male perspective of traditional gender roles during this forum aimed at women who live or work in Butler County. 12-1 p.m. YWCA, 244 Dayton St., Hamilton. hamilton-ohio.com.

Eggs ‘N Issues: The Future of Horse Racing Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce

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Mike Battaglia, Steve Cauthen and Mark Simendinger discuss the future of horse racing in Northern Kentucky during this breakfast panel. 7:30-9 a.m. Members $25, non-members $50. Receptions Banquet and Conference Center – South, 1379 Donaldson Road, Erlanger, Ky. nkychamber.com.

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TechSolve 513-948-2000 techsolve.org CHAMBERS Blue Ash Business Association babusiness.org Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber 513-579-3100 cincinnatichamber.com

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GBQ 513-871-3033 gbq.com

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VonLehman 800-887-0437 vlcpa.com

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Keller Williams 513-766-9200 kwcincinnati.com

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Medical Mutual 800-382-5729 medmutual.com

William E. Hesch Law Firm 513-731-6601 heschlaw.com BUSINESS RESOURCES Cincinnati Better Business Bureau 513-421-3015 bbb.org/cincinnati/ P&G Alumni Network pgalums.com

Superior Dental 937-438-0283 superiordental.com INSURANCE BROKERAGE Oswald Companies 513-725-0306 oswaldcompanies.com

LAW FIRMS Calfee, Halter & Griswold 513-693-4880 calfee.com Lyons & Lyons 513-777-2222 lyonsandlyonslaw.com Taft Stettinius & Hollister 513-381-2838 taftlaw.com Wood Herron & Evans 513-241-2324 whe-law.com PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Gateway Community & Technical College 859-441-4500 gateway.kctcs.edu Great Oaks Campuses 513-771-8840 greatoaks.com Union Institute & University 800-861-6400 myunion.edu REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT Corporex 859-292-5500 corporex.com STAFFING AGENCIES Beneficial Talent Source 513-884-8702 beneficialtalentsource.com TELECOMMUNICATIONS AT&T att.com ATC 513-234-4778 4atc.com WEALTH MANAGEMENT Horter Investment Management 513-984-9933 horterinvestment.com Truepoint Wealth Counsel 513-792-6648 truepointwealth.com

Interested in having your company included? Please contact Publisher Eric Harmon at publisher@cincymagazine.com or 513-297-6205.

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Live Well Cincy

The War Against Addiction DOCTORS AND OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ARE WORKING TO TREAT ADDICTED PATIENTS

By Deborah Rutledge

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n the war against opiate addiction, Kathy Noyes and her son, Micah, work triage on the front lines.

Kathy is an independent nurse practitioner who has treated addicted patients in private practice and as a hospitalist over the past six years. She’s seen the life-altering effects of opiate abuse, how inpatient and outpatient treatment differs, and believes an originating factor of the crisis—pain management—remains a problem that needs to be solved.

Micah is a licensed professional clinical counselor and licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor at the Counseling and Diagnostic Center in its substance use program called New Directions.

He’s seen patients in their late 20s and mid-30s lose jobs and housing—one who was driven away from her family because of stealing from them and another who kept his job and family, but because of relapse cannot be trusted to drive alone for fear that he won’t go where he says he will.

Having a support system that helps keep the patient accountable makes a difference

in the success of outpatient treatment, Micah says. It also depends on the client’s level of functioning in several other areas such as employment, mental health and emotional functioning.

But remaining in the community that facilitated the addiction obviously can be tricky, says Tom Schweinberg, clinical neuropsychologist at the Lindner Center of HOPE. “Outpatient treatment can be effective, especially when there is a combination of psychotherapy, medication and supportive groups in the community, such as AA or Smart Recovery,” he says. “However, the risk of relapse is relatively high as they still have access to drugs of reward while they are still in the community.

“The advantage of a residential treatment facility is that the patients are kept away from any opportunity to relapse and to use substances for a period of time, and the longer that this is the case, the better—statistically speaking, the longer a patient can be free of addictive substances, the greater chance he or she has at lifelong sobriety.”

Micah Noyes, Counseling and Diagnostic Center But, Schweinberg adds, residential treatment is not always an option, since it is often cost-prohibitive for people.

Nevertheless, addicted patients may find themselves needing hospitalization—for weeks at a time—to combat a host of

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problems the ingested substances cause, says Kathy.

“Patients who shoot up are injecting unsterile particles into their bloodstream,” she says. This can cause severe abscesses, like one Kathy saw at a patient’s elbow joint that required amputation.

When unsterile particles and bacteria are introduced into the body by snorting or injecting, serious infections of the heart,

endocarditis, and bone, osteomyelitis, can result, requiring six to 12 weeks of IV antibiotics, Kathy says.

“Then they’re really suffering from bone pain because of the infection of the bone,” she says. Apart from the addiction, users “don’t realize that what they’re doing is going to cause other body system failures.”

She has seen a patient in her 20s need a heart valve replacement because unsterile particles that landed on a heart valve vegetated and destroyed it.

“There is also the damage, sometimes irreversible, that the addict does to himor herself, says Schweiberg. “As a neuropsychologist, I have seen the profound cognitive deficits that alcohol and illicit drugs can cause. While these deficits are often reversible after a period of sustained sobriety, this is not always the case.

“I have seen patients who, after years of substance misuse, have lost the full extent of their intellectual abilities, who have persistent difficulties with learning and recalling new information, as well as lasting deficits in executive function-

ing (skills which allow us to successfully navigate daily life, including planning, anticipating, organizing, problem-solving, etc.). Of course, it does not always require years of substance use to suffer neurological damage. I have evaluated patients who, due to an accidental overdose, suffer an anoxic brain injury, leading to permanent and sometimes disabling brain trauma.”

“It’s just really sad, as a provider, you see a lot of people under 35,” with lifelong consequences from addiction, which may have started from legitimate pain problems, says Kathy.

“Pain patients with true pain need to be treated,” she says of patients like those with chronic pain from hip surgeries or military injuries, for example.

These days, many are being referred to cash-only pain management practices, which, to a population of patients, makes the out-of-pocket expense of prescription pain medication out of reach.

So that population turns to the cheaper, easier-to-access heroin to take care of their pain, she says.

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“The pendulum swung from overprescribing, and now we’re underprescribing,” she says.

Many in the field would say the overprescribing began in the late ‘80s, when pain began to be thought of as the fifth vital sign, says Dr. Jeffrey Bill, the founder of Sunrise Treatment Center.

Up until that time, pain was not thought to be undertreated, and the use of narcotic pain medication was reserved for treating short-term acute injuries, surgeries and terminal cancer pain, he says.

But then a not well-supported study came out that asserted treating pain patients with opiods instead of traditional pain medication did not pose a problem, Bill says. The pharmaceutical industry got onboard and a proliferation of pain pills were being prescribed, to the point that prescription was becoming more expected than a recommendation of rest, ice and higher doses of over-the-counter Ad_Layout 1 1/11/18 3:55 PM Page 1 pain

medication, he says.

The introduction of Oxycontin “seemed to blow the lid off” the growing problem, he says. Taken correctly, t he power f u l, longacting medicine was fine, but when taken in excess, or crushed up to snort or inject, the medicine had a hardhitting effect that could, and did, ravage entire communities like Scioto County.

When attention focused on the growing crisis, pharmaceutical companies developed abuse-deterrent formulations and crackdowns ensued on pill mills, “but that doesn’t mean there were any fewer people addicted to opiates,” Bill says.

He says that a combination of counseling and medication-assisted treatment is most effective to deal with the addiction and often months-long after-effects of substance abuse, like cravings, sleep, appetite, mood and memory problems. These follow the

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These days “my colleagues and I see many types of addiction and a wide array of substances being abused,” says Schweinberg. “Alcohol continues to be the most abused substance, but there has clearly been an increase in the abuse of marijuana, opiates [including heroin] and of stimulant medications, such as Adderall.

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Wealth Management Guide 2018

Easy Way to Grow Wealth JUST LIKE A BUDGET A FINANCIAL PLAN WORKS BEST WHEN IT’S WRITTEN DOWN

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or those seeking to protect their current wealth or those who want to grow their future wealth there’s really just one simple way, say experts—put a financial plan on paper.

“It’s important to have a written plan in place for what [investors] want to accomplish,” says Eric Ross, principal and financial planning specialist with Truepoint Wealth Counsel.

That advice holds true for investors in all stages of life and across the economic landscape, he says.

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investors will know whether their written plan is on track, he says.

This is a great time of year to start a financial plan for those that have not already done so, says Ginger Ittenbach, principal and tax specialist with Truepoint Wealth Counsel. “It will help guide you through the year and make your year far more productive and beneficial to you if you start that now rather than waiting until the end of the year,” she says.

“Starting with this spending plan for the year and deliberately thinking about how you want to approach the year financially as an individual or as a family is critically important to be successful in reaching

goals,” says Ittenbach. “And if you don’t set [goals] they’re hard to reach.”

It’s also important this time to review your financial plan because the stock market has had a successful run for several years now, says Greg Achten, managing director in charge of the UBS Cincinnati market. “Our wealth management core strategy is to make sure everybody’s financial plan is updated given how the markets have run,” he says.

Updating a financial plan means making sure it is balanced for the investor’s objectives. In the bull markets of the last several years, certain asset classes have performed better, which means an investor’s plan will

Wealth Management Guide 2018 be weighted more heavily than they want in certain asset categories. It makes sense, he says, to readjust those asset allocations once a year, says Achten.

Ross says Truepoint Wealth Counsel recommends its clients sell assets or asset classes that appreciated higher than what they were expected to, relative to what else is in an investor’s portfolio. “We’ll kind of sell those winners, if you will, and use that as an opportunity to invest those proceeds in the asset classes that have underperformed,” he says.

Achten says the stock market should still be a good place for investors to grow their wealth in 2018. “We are still bullish on equities and stock investing in general,” he says. Investors should just be aware that the bull market will end at some point. “Obviously, we’ve had a nine-year bull market overall so caution should be considered on some levels,” says Achten.

But he says by no means is the bull market over just because it’s gone on for so long. “We believe that even though we’ve had a long bull market we don’t think it’s

“Starting with this spending plan for the year and deliberately thinking about how you want to approach the year financially as an individual or as a family is critically important to be successful in reaching goals.”

—Ginger Ittenbach, Truepoint Wealth Counsel

over,” says Achten.

That’s because he expects the U.S. and global economy to continue chugging along. “With unemployment as low as it is we feel the consumer is in really good shape and that that will help the economy as well and so we do feel the economy is going to continue to grow and that earnings as a result will be positive,” he says.

Predicting economic outlook is not always easy, says Ross. That’s why he rec-

ommends certain investing techniques that will work whether the economy is on an upward trajectory or headed for a recession.

Those tried-and-true techniques for any economic situation include maxing out and taking full advantage of a company’s retirement plan, making Individual Retirement Account contributions and saving for children’s college education by taking advantage of a 529 qualified tuition plan,

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—Eric Ross, Truepoint Wealth Counsel

Ross says. “Those will weather any kind of economic environment,” he says.

The great thing about 529 tuition plans is that families will be able to claim $4,000 per beneficiary starting in 2018, versus just $2,000 per beneficiary previously, says Ittenbach. “So that’s something we’re encouraging our clients who are in the mode of planning for college for their children to take advantage of the benefit of that $4,000 Truepoint_Cincy 1711_Nov_171013_F.pdf deduction each,” she says.

Are there investments that people may want to avoid in 2018? One that’s been a hot topic lately is bitcoin, which increased in value more than 1,000 percent last year.

Bitcoin is the largest type of digital currency created and exchanged independent of banks or governments.

“So that’s the thing that everyone wants to talk about right now is bitcoin,” says Achten. “And I just think you have to be 1cautious.

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when investing in something like that that doesn’t have intrinsic value, per se,” he says.

For those that do want to include bitcoin in their investment portfolio Achten recommends understanding your risk tolerance. “When something is just that volatile and that exciting it also could have a downside, too,” he says.

Another issue investors may want to monitor this year is how the new tax code will affect them, says Ittenbach. Although most agree that that new tax code will be good for businesses—and therefore the economy and investors—it’s important to understand what changes have been implemented, she says.

One change is that people will no longer be able to take a tax deduction for home equity debt, Ittenbach says. “Some people would use [home equity debt] as a way to fund other things because you would have a low rate and you would get the benefit of a tax deduction,” she says. “Well, now you don’t have that benefit so you may need to rethink that piece of it.” n

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Ask the Expert FTB Financial Services, at UBS Financial Services, Inc. ubs.com/team/ftb What are the advantages of diversification of a concentrated position?

Kelly Wittich, CFP Vice President - Wealth Management

Holding a concentrated position subjects you to investment risk not typically associated with a well-diversified portfolio. While the investment returns for a well-diversified portfolio may more closely mirror the movement of the market in general, your investment in any single stock could suddenly lose most, or even all, of its value. This can happen with little or no warning, due to factors unique to that specific security, to the investment sector or to the economy generally. A well-crafted investment plan can meet your needs and reduce risk.

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We have had nine years of a bull market in the stock market and an accommodating bond market with very low interest rates. Why would this be a bad time to consider retiring? What usually happens after an extended bull market in stocks? A large correction or bear market can occur, possibly devastating retirees and pre-retirees. To add insult to injury, the outlook for interest rates is up, which generally spells bond portfolio losses.

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Truepoint Wealth Counsel truepointwealth.com With the stock market at an all-time high in 2017, what should my investment philosophy be in 2018?

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There is a critical distinction between having an investment philosophy and having a market outlook—successful investors work from a philosophy rather than an outlook. While there’s no shortage of money managers suggesting an ability to forecast the market and pick individual stocks, the futility of this approach is demonstrated by decades of evidence. The most rational long-term philosophy is rooted in global diversification, low cost and a disciplined buy-hold-rebalance strategy.

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here are an estimated $5.3 trillion in assets in 401(k) plans in the United States, representing about 20 percent of all U.S. retirement assets, according to the Investment Company Institute.

But with a few exceptions, the holders of those assets don’t have much control over them until they reach 59 1/2 years old.

“You can have a professional who is 40 years old who has $300,000 in a 401(k) and right now he can’t do anything with it unless he retires, moves to another company, is totally disabled or divorced,” says Drew Horter, founder and chief executive officer at Symmes Township-based Horter Investment Management.

But Horter has teamed up with National Pension Corp. in an exclusive agreement that allows Horter’s 350-affiliated investment advisors around the country to offer their clients a legal strategy to unlock and rollover those assets.

It’s what’s known as an In-Service Alternate Rollover, or (ISAR) a little-known legal strategy uncovered in the 1980s in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, which governs such plans.

“It’s a huge game changer in the 401(k) area for participants,” says Horter.

“It means anyone who is married with assets in a 401(k) or any ERISA plan can rollover those assets to an IRA regardless of age, regardless of the amount, and with no 10 percent penalty and no taxation.”

ISARs were first used in the 1980s by high-net worth individuals.

National Pension Corp., based in Baton Rouge, La., has focused its business model on educating financial and legal profes-

sionals about them. The company offers two types of online training on the ISAR process. One program aimed at investment advisors costs $1,500. And because the process involves a court filing, which must be approved by a judge, it also offers attorneys training for $495.

Stephen Waters, National Pension Corp. executive director, says in a webinar about its ISAR training that National Pension views itself as a disruptive company along the lines of an Airbnb or Netflix.

“We are providing choice for consumers,” he says.

Because the ISAR is a legal process it can take two to three months to complete.

Costs to clients range from $1,500 to $2,500. Horter says he advises that clients have at least $100,000-$150,000 in their 401(k) before considering an ISAR. Another advantage of the ISAR is that as long as the client remains with the same employer, his or her 401(k) remains open for additional contributions and employer

WEALTH PROFILE matches even after transfers to an IRA are made.

Horter says the advantage of the ISARs is that they allow clients to have greater control over their retirement savings through an actively managed IRA. “Now people don’t know how to invest in their 401(k), they have limitations on the types of investments offered and there’s the fear of what’s going to happen in the stock and bond market,” he says.

Horter’s firm, which has $1.4 billion under management, uses an investment process it calls tactical asset management.

Its 28 tactical money manager strategies use sophisticated financial models to daily monitor clients’ investments to limit their downside risk by moving to cash where appropriate and participating in growth when markets are rising.

“The strategies are designed with the goal to make money whether the stock market goes up or down,” Horter says. “Or make money when interest rates go up or down or they go to cash, if that’s what the model says.”

Horter, who has been in the investment business for more than 30 years, switched from a commission sales to a fee-based investment advisory service after seeing what the October 1987 market crash did to clients’ portfolios.

“If you lose 50 percent [in a market downturn],” he says, “you’ve got to make 100 percent to get back to even. With us a historical draw down in a portfolio might be 5 or 10 percent but not 50 percent.”

He says the ISARs are an opportunity for Horter to expand its base of registered investment advisors around the country “and introduce our concepts to them and their clients and help save financial lives, which is what our mission is.”

Two years ago, Horter expanded into a new $5 million 25,000-square-foot national headquarters on Seven Gables Road in Symmes Township that includes a 40-seat conference room where employees regularly conduct free retirement classes and financial education and literacy classes for high school and college students.

Known as Horter University, the program offers young adults 13 hours of education over three days on topics such as how investments work, personal finance, exploring investment theories, risk analysis and career opportunities.

Drew Horter Disclaimer: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investing is risky. Investors can and do lose money.

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Healthcare Summit Re-Cap

Health Care Headache PROVIDERS, PAYERS AND PATIENTS BATTLE RISING COSTS

By Mike Boyer

The Healthcare Summit panel, from left: Dr. Thomas J. Redington, Erick D. Schmidt, Garren Colvin, Dr. Gary M. Kirsh and moderator Steve Martenet

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f there’s one thing health care providers, payers and patients agree on it is that the rising cost of care is giving them all a headache.

It was a sentiment echoed by all the panelists at Cincy Magazine’s eighth annual Healthcare Summit, which brought together business leaders and health industry executives at the Metropolitan Club in Covington to discuss the issues facing the region’s health care.

“It’s the No. 1 issue in health care today,” says Dr. Thomas J. Redington Jr., one of the panelists and medical director of The Christ Hospital’s Critically Integrated Network. “If we can’t arrest the cost curve we’ve got some very, very serious problems.”

But just how to bring those costs under control is not as clear.

There’s a lot of media focus on health care decisions by the federal government. But panelist Erick Schmidt, vice president and managing shareholder for McGohan Brabender in Cincinnati, says, “The solution to the problem won’t come from Washington. Individuals, and the

decisions we make, drive it. Having better transparency around quality and access to care and designing programs to get people to the right place at the right time are key to solving the issue.”

Panelists agreed that a shift from the traditional fee for service to a fee for value approach to paying for care is the answer.

But getting there won’t be easy.

Care providers are using both fee for service and fee for value approaches, and moderator Steve Martenet, president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio, asked what it would take for the fee for value approach to prevail.

Dr. Gary Kirsh, president of the Urology Group, says many insurers aren’t ready for a value-based approach to fees.

“It’s difficult to implement,” he says, “because you’re dealing across so many specialties.”

Kirsh also pointed to the disparity in costs between care in hospitals and that provided by specialty providers like the Urology Group.

“I’d challenge the hospitals on this a little bit,” he says. “They’re higher cost sites of

service for outpatient visits when physicians are located on a hospital campus.

I’d promote the notion that need to look critically at incorporating all aspects of the community in a collaborative way.”

Garren Colvin, president and CEO of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, defended hospital pricing.

“There are a lot of services hospitals provide that physicians won’t provide in the community,” he says.

“There’s two components to cost: price and utilization. Every hospital-owned facility makes money by doing procedures and if you look at utilization rates at physician-owned facility vs. a hospital facility you’ll see two different utilization rates so the total price may be cheaper in the hospital.”

Schmidt urged more and better data on health care quality.

“Representing employers in the room I think part of the challenge we have is there is a lack of data on quality,” he says.

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Dr. Thomas J. Redington Jr., is the medical director of The Christ Hospital’s Critically Integrated Network. He has more than three decades of experience in the health care industry including more than a decade as medical director of the Ohio Medicaid program.

He specializes in internal medicine primary care and holds a bachelor’s degree from Miami University, an MBA from Xavier University and a medical degree from the Ohio State University.

Er ick D. Sch m idt i s v ic e pre s ident a nd m a n a g i n g sha reholder of i nsu ra nce broker McGohan Brabender Inc.’s Cincinnati region. He has 27 years of experience in the health care industry, with expertise in employee benefits, health care trends and issues impacting rising health care costs. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati.

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Garren Colvin is the president and CEO of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, one of the area’s oldest and largest medical providers. He has served as vice president of finance, chief financial officer and chief operating officer at St. Elizabeth.

A native of Ludlow, Ky., he was graduated from Thomas More College with a degree in accounting and business administration and has an MBA from Northern Kentucky University.

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Dr. Gary M. Kirsh is president of the Urolog y Group, one of the largest urology group practices in the country with 39 physicians. He has over 20 years experience in treating prostate cancer, bladder cancer and kidney stones. He was graduated from the University of Chicago School of Medicine.

He received surgical training at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and his urology training at the university hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University.

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Even downtown, buyers can find outdoor spaces. Pictured is the yard and deck of a home on Milton Street.

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The Downtown Shift MILLENNIALS AND BABY BOOMERS ALIKE ARE MOVING INTO THE CITY

By Corinne Minard

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oving downtown may be popular now, but Denise Guiducci of Guiducci Group Realtors of Coldwell Banker/Metro Link Office has been encouraging people to move downtown for 21 years.

“I saw how there was so many cool urban centers with downtown housing [throughout the country]. Why don’t we have nice downtown housing?” she says of the housing environment 20 years ago.

It took some time, but people are finally understanding the appeal of downtown

People moving downtown are looking for historic remodels that have open spaces with older details.

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living. “To be able to just walk out your door and go see a great play, go to Music Hall, go to a restaurant” she says, “it’s such an incredible opportunity that you can walk to it or take the streetcar to it no matter the weather is something that doesn’t exist in any other neighborhood.” Walkability is the No. 1 draw, Guiducci says.

However, with the increased demand for downtown accommodations, it can be difficult to find what you’re looking for, especially for those with smaller budgets. “[People] really like historic remodels.

A lot of people, they want that blend of contemporary with the cool old details.

The original fireplaces, exposed brick, they’re wanting that blend of the two and you can’t reproduce that well with new construction because it’s just too expensive

to do,” Guiducci says. She says that some new construction is starting to invest in those details, but it does not come cheap.

For those with more money to spend, though, single-family homes are available.

Guiducci points to West Ninth Street as an area rich in those types of homes—it’s a historical residential neighborhood that includes what was previously Boss Cox’s home.

While convenience is certainly a factor in choosing to move downtown, Guiducci says people are surprised by some of the other things they gain. “It’s a nice community neighborhood feel that you have downtown and I don’t think people understand that. They may not be living in the suburbs anymore, but you still have community, you still have a neighborhood that you feel close and safe in,” she says. n

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A Changing Market CINDY CAHILL OF REALTY EXECUTIVES SAYS YOUNGER PEOPLE ARE STARTING TO BUY IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY

By Corinne Minard

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icensed to sell real estate in Northern Kentucky since 1990 and a broker since 2005, Cindy Cahill of Realty Executives has seen how the real estate market south of the river has changed over the years.

“People’s expectations are so much different than they used to be. Everybody wants everything right now, and that

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doesn’t always fair well in real estate. I always say patience pays off in real estate, especially when you’re in the negotiating process,” she says. “We have to work through things and sometimes you don’t push buttons with emotions because we end up paying for that.”

While Cahill works with buyers of all ages, 40-45 percent Buyers are looking for houses with character, like of the market now consists of this one on Burlington Pike. young people, many shopping of things. It took a little time for them to for their first home.

“They saw the downside of the market, gain the confidence to come back out in so they got a little inhibited and they’re the buying market,” she says. “The hard scared about buying a home because they side for them is this is the first time ever in saw people in their circles go through some my 28 years in the business we have such very difficult times with their homes, losing a limited supply of housing. It’s getting their homes, and job losses, those types very difficult for the first-time homebuyer

to find nice houses that they don’t have to go in and put a lot of money into, which of course they don’t usually have.”

Because of this, in Northern Kentucky, homes priced up to $175,000 often have multiple people vying for them. And the more character a home has, the better.

“Anything that is unique and different is really hot. Cookie-cutter houses are little bit of a thing of the past,” she says. That means that anything out of the norm— from A-frame houses and log homes to contemporary, open houses—are going quickly.

While character is important, Cahill says younger buyers are also looking for places that require little-to-no work.

“They don’t want to redo houses, they want to enjoy their time in their home as their comfort time, not their work time,” she says. In fact, she says they’ll often choose new construction over an established house if the price is more than $200,000.

“I tease that if you don’t have stainless steel appliances you’re not going to sell a house,” Cahill says.

While a lot of information is available on the internet, Cahill recommends that

Cahill also helps buyers design custom homes, like this one for former Bengals Defensive Head Coach and current Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer. younger buyers look into getting assistance from an experience real estate agent. “It’s one thing to be raised in a home—you never think about all the specifics of a home. They should understand some of that. They should understand the importance of a furnace that’s 5 years old

versus 25 years old because that’s a major investment when you have to replace it.

They do need to understand how location does affect pricing,” she says. “You need to take some of the emotion out and think through it logically when making a home purchase.” n

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